MH Group Homes - Residential Counselor

Location: Marlboro, NJ (Monmouth County)

About the role

Are you looking to join a dynamic team of passionate professionals dedicated to enriching the lives of people living with mental illness? Your interest in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities & mental health illness is valuable to us!

Since 1948, Easterseals New Jersey has worked to meet the continuously growing needs of people with disabilities and their families. Its services for individuals with mental health conditions provide daily living support and community‑based programs that teach valuable life skills through instruction and real‑world experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support group home residents with daily living activities.
• Deliver high-quality services that help consumers achieve measurable outcomes for new and ongoing consumer care challenges in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
• Maintain compliance with all licensing, regulatory, and ENJ policies and procedures.
• Maintain ENJ’s Core Values (Warmth, Respectful, Expertise) at all times.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and concisely via verbal and written channels.
• Regularly bend, kneel, crouch, reach, ascend and descend stairs, pull or push heavy objects (including wheelchairs), and provide physical assistance and crisis interventions.
• Operate and transport consumers in Busettes and 12‑passenger buses (ambulatory and non‑ambulatory).
• Operate office equipment and use technology daily.
• Work varying shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays to accommodate service activity.
• Transport service recipients to and from home and assigned community activities.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, social work, human services or a related field from an accredited college or university OR A combination of one (1) or more years’ of college, plus related life or work experience equal to four (4) years OR High school diploma or GED plus four (4) years of related work or life experience.
• Valid driver's license required; subject to post‑offer verification of driving eligibility per company insurance.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Benefits

• Use of Company Van during scheduled shift to transport consumers as needed.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts (based on eligibility).
• Employer‑Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match.
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy‑Back Options.
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Debit Card Option, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program and Referral Incentive Program.
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM‑3:00 PM