Residential Counselor
Wright Independent Life Options LLC
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Job overview
Wright Independent Life Options LLC is hiring a Residential Counselor. WILO NJ is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Counselor to join its team, providing support and guidance to residents in a therapeutic environment while ensuring safety, care, and welfare.
Key focus areas include Assist 2-3 residents in a WILO NJ home, ensuring their safety, care, welfare, and security., Complete daily shift and task sheets., and Coordinate outside resident services, such as sports, recreation, self-care, and therapies..
Successful candidates bring Experience Working With Individuals With Developmental Disabilities, High School Diploma, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Support And Guidance, Ensure Safety, Coordinate Resident Services, Menu Planning, Food Shopping, and Household Cleanliness.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
- Experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma
License(s) Required
Valid Driver's License
Training Required/Provided
CPR/First Aid Training; Medication Training
Expected Start Date
08/10/2026
Compensation
$20.00
Hours Per Week
32
Number Of Positions
2
Shift
First Shift (Day)
Job Description
WILO NJ is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Residential Counselor to join our team. The Residential Counselor will provide support and guidance to residents in our facility, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
Responsibilities
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Assist 2 to 3 residents in a WILO NJ managed home, ensuring their safety, care, welfare, and security at all times.
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Complete daily shift and task sheets.
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Coordinate outside resident services, such as sports, recreation, self-care, and therapies.
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Help residents with menu planning, food shopping, household cleanliness, medication, and scheduling non-medical appointments.
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Assist with meal preparation.
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Handle administrative tasks, including filing, organizing, research, service delivery documentation, data entry, and phone accessibility.
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Communicate positively with families and other members of the WILO NJ village, such as day programs, therapists, counselors, and other village members.
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Ensure the availability of cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other household necessities through weekly grocery shopping.
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Perform other tasks related to resident care and safety as directed by the supervisor.
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Maintain CDS modules and Direct Support Professional credentials (as mandated by DDD).
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Attend WILO NJ employee training and staff meetings
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
0002
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