GROUP HOME RESIDENCE SPECIALIST II

Job Description

Job Description

ADDITIONAL VINELAND GROUP HOME OPENING IN MARCH !

Residence Specialist II - Full-Time (40 hours per week) $18.00 per hour

For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff, works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

• $18.00 per hour

• Comprehensive Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Organization-Paid Life Insurance

• 403B and ROTH Retirement Plans with Employer Match

• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Employee Discounts (auto, event tickets, insurance, wireless services, and more)

• Various shift options: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Full Time, 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM (shift differential of 10% pay), and 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (typically weekends)

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health-related field required

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies preferred

• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage.

As a Residence Specialist II , you will provide assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, and advocacy for clients assigned to supervised residences, many of whom are referred from State psychiatric hospitals. Your role is essential in ensuring clients receive the necessary support for independent living and mental well-being.

Demonstrates competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI), effectively engaging individuals served through engagement, assessment, and intervention.

What does this position look like ~ A Residence Specialist II is responsible for participation in the development of individual comprehensive service plans. Participation in individual service coordination activities. Communicating observations and information about the clients to the program coordinator, RN and treatment team. Documenting observations, information and services provided to the client in progress notes. On-site services and support supervising, organizing and supporting recreational and/or socialization activities. Assists in development of social, daily living survival skills. Assists in providing transportation. Promotes usage of community services. Participates in team meetings, including treatment planning.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.