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Residential Counselor - I/DD

SERV Behavioral Health System·Long Branch, New Jersey

$22 - $24/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Residential Counselor provides therapeutic support, behavioral assistance, and medication management to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a group home. They are responsible for documenting client data, facilitating activities, and ensuring a safe, compliant environment.

Job summary

The Residential Counselor – I/DD provides therapeutic residential support to adult individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities and provide behavioral support, medication management and crisis intervention in a group home setting.

Essential duties & responsibilities

  • Provides support to clients in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and personal care needs
  • Provides direct supervision in a group home setting
  • Assists with maintenance and upkeep of the group home with the assistance of resident clients
  • Plans, leads and supervises client activities
  • Provides positive behavioral supports on a daily basis
  • Provides input into assessments, conferences and treatment planning
  • Organizes and supervises recreational and social activities
  • Collects and records data, and completes all required documentation
  • Follows policies and procedures for the monitoring of clients’ medications
  • Intervenes appropriately with clients to prevent, avert or manage crisis situations
  • Provides transportation as needed and accompanies clients to and from appointments
  • Responsible for ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment and adhering to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations, and corporate policies

Education, knowledge, skill & ability

  • High school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of work or life experience, OR
  • High school diploma or equivalent with Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (CHHA), OR
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any human services discipline (psychology, sociology, special education, etc.)
  • Valid and unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving records
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skill
  • Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals with I/DD and their families
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds

SALARY

• $22.26 to $24.22 per hour based on experience and education.

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Eeo statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma with one year of experience, a CNA/CHHA certification, or a bachelor's degree in a human services field. A valid, unrestricted driver's license with a clean record is also required.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • bachelor degree
  • Documentation
  • Transportation
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Treatment planning
  • Behavioral support
  • Activities of daily living
  • Crisis intervention
  • Data collection
  • Safety standards compliance
  • Medication management
  • Therapeutic residential support
  • Group home supervision

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$22 - $24/hr
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey
Posted
Apr 22, 2026
Closes
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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SERV Behavioral Health System

SERV Behavioral Health System is an award-winning, not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization. Focused on compassionate care and personal empowerment, we offer a full spectrum of recovery services for children, youth, and adults living with chronic mental illness,...

Salary listed on 12 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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