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Location: Blackwood, NJ
Job Type/Status: Part-Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Center For Family Services is seeking experienced and professional Residential Counselor for the YES Children's Shelter. The Residential Counselor position requires patience, dedication, understanding, and a passion for engaging and providing supervision and structure for youth living in a residential shelter setting. The Residential Counselor provides direct counseling services, instructs and guides youth informally throughout their day to day activities, and co-leads recreation, and physical education activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Residential Counselor is a positive role model and provides life skills education for youth in the shelter. This individual completes documentation and other reporting requirements in a timely manner, contributes on Agency committees, meets regularly with supervisor, and participates in other continuing professional development opportunities. The Residential Counselor ensures that shelter structure is consistent with stated goals and objectives, reports to and serves on the treatment team, provides one-to-one assistance with difficult youth, and provides transportation to and from appointments.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED (with some college preferred)
At least 3 years' experience working with youth and children
Must have ability to provide leadership, be a role model, and relate positively to youth
Federal and State regulations require employees in this position to be fully vaccinated. According to the CDC, fully vaccinated means to have received the initial vaccination and at least one booster shot. As you apply for this position, you will be required to be fully vaccinated. Please ask if you have any questions
Current driver's license with an good driving record of at least three years
Vehicle with current insurance and registration
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
401k Plan
Medical insurance plan options
Dental & Vision Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health & Wellness Activities
Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.
Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.