Residential Aide - Mother Child (2218)

Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.

Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges.

With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.

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Position Summary:

Center For Family Services is seeking a responsible individual for the Residential Aide position within the Mother Child Residential Program. Mother Child provides temporary housing for women age 18 -35 who are currently homeless and either pregnant or parenting one to three children age eight and under. Services include emergency shelter for mothers and children, on-site counseling and case management and educational classes.  The Residential Aide interacts with and assists residents with life skills, answers and documents phone calls, provides professional treatment and care to residents,  and assists with ensuring the overall maintenance including cleaning, organizing, identifying maintenance concerns, and completing daily duties. 

Location: Woodbury, New Jersey 

Work Status:  Relief

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Residential Aide ensures the safety and security of Mother/Child Residential facilities by conducting regular checks and reporting any maintenance concerns, completes intake forms for potential residents and facilitates intakes for incoming residents, and maintains residential client files (including completing/filing incident reports).  This individual ensures residents follow program expectations and guidelines, imposes consequences to clients for not complying with the program guidelines, and assists all residents with the requirements needed to ensure their well-being.  The Residential Aide provides house meetings for residents, provides "in-home" support such as modeling parenting, working on conflict resolution and enhancing life skills, accompanies residents to the hospital if needed, and assists with on-call schedule as needed. The Residential Aide interacts with residents to ensure they have the tools they need to empower them toward self sufficiency.

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate's or BA degree preferred
• Experience working in a residential setting preferred
• Maintain First Aid and CPR certifications
• Current driver's license & good driving record of 3 years 
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration 

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Sick pay and personal time off

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness Activities

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.