Job Description
Seeking a Residential Counselor (Behavioral Care Specialist) on 1st shift (7A-3:30P) at a Camden NJ facility, working with adolescents. Earn $24.50/hr plus full benefits including 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.
Must have a bachelor’s degree, valid driver’s license, and at least one year of direct care experience with youth.
Responsibilities include establishing supportive relationships, supervising daily routines, implementing behavior plans, facilitating activities, and ensuring safety and order.
Qualifications include physical ability to perform restraints, participate in trauma-informed care, and maintain certifications in First Aid, CPR, and behavioral approaches.
Requires excellent communication skills, cultural competence, flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to policies, including mandatory training and reporting abuse.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to youth development in a structured, supportive environment.
