Residential Counselors (F/T or P/T - AM, PM, Overnight, Weekends) - ReqCode 205300

YAI - New Milford, NJ

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END DATE February 22, 2012

Job Summary

Company
YAI YAI
Location

New Milford, NJ, US

Job Type
Regular
Job Classification
Full Time
Experience
Entry Level (0 - 2 years)
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Company Ref #
2283732822837328
AJE Ref #
555663549
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Job Description

Recognized as the #1 Best Company to Work for In New York, the YAI Network is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed network of not-for-profit health and human services agencies dedicated to building brighter futures for people with developmental disabilities of all ages and their families. We serve individuals, families, and communities in the NYC metropolitan area, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan Counties within New York State. The most recent additions to our network include services to New Jersey and Puerto Rico. Our full range of services include early intervention, pre-school, family supports, day treatment and day habilitation programs, employment training and placement, clinical and residential services, as well as recreation and camping services.

RECENT AWARDS:
Proud recipients of the following awards:
- New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS SHRM)
#1 Best Company to Work For in New York Award
- American Psychological Association's National Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award

NIPD OF NEW JERSEY
National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey
A member of the YAI Network, NIPD/NJ continues in the YAI tradition of excellence in providing quality residential services in New Jersey.

We have programs in New Milford, Maywood, Garfield, Emerson, Westwood, Northvale, Lodi, Montvale and Teaneck, NJ.

Join our dynamic team as a Residential Counselor in a program offering services to adults and senior citizens with developmental disabilities. You will work in a residential group home teaching life skills, providing individual and group counseling, recreation, and promoting community integration.

Full-time, part-time, and per-diem hours are available (day, evening, overnight, and weekend)

Job Qualifications:
*HS/GED required
*AA/BA degree preferred
*Related experience preferred
*NJ or NY driver's license required for most positions

For Additional Information, please visit www.yai.org for more information. EOE

Keywords: direct service professional, counselor, residential counselor, social worker, habilitation specialist, direct care counselor, human services, social services, social work, direct care, sociology, psychology, philosophy, peace studies, urban affairs, health sciences, health services, liberal arts, developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral health

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