Insight Global is looking for multiple Residential Counselors for one of our social services clients for multiple shelter centers in south jersey. These positions provide essential support and supervision to children and adolescents in a social services setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. They conduct life skills education and goal-setting groups, organize recreational and physical education activities, and coordinate appointments with medical consultants and other necessary appointments. Additionally, they work closely with teachers and residential staff on educational and job-related goals, provide caring supervision and structure for youth in residence, and transport youth to and from appointments. In the event of a Youth Care Workers absence, Youth Care Workers substitute to ensure continuity of care. They help youth complete their treatment plan goals, maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the program site, and assist youth with daily life skills, education, and chores. Travel to other shelters may be required as needed. Youth Care Workers complete documentation as per policy, attend all required staff meetings and trainings, and report any suspected child or elder abuse and neglect according to guidelines. Maintaining professional relationships with external parties is crucial, as is ensuring program compliance with all funding and licensing procedures. Youth Care Workers must always respect the confidentiality of clients and staff.
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High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year experience in the child welfare field, working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
Any experience working with the children and adolescent population or relevant direct service delivery in a residential setting.
Bilingual language fluency in both English and Spanish, be able to communicate with the youth, understand Spanish, conversation redirect enough to make sure the youth are safe or they are in danger they know what to do
Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License in the state of NJ
Must have been a licensed driver for at least three years
Associates degree in Social Work or related field, with a minimum of 1 year experience in the child welfare field.
Preferred: 2 - 3 years of experience with supervisory and program administration experience.
Fully conversational Spanish required.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.