Job Description
Adults in recovery programs benefit from supervised residential activities promoting ARC competencies for independence. This position oversees daily routines like medication supervision and community outings, building rapport through attachment-based interventions for women with trauma.
The Center for Great Expectations offers relational recovery models developed with Rutgers University support. Situated close to Rutgers, the organization emphasizes experiential learning in social services with flexible full-time schedules Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm.
Associates monitor census for safety, document medication administrations accurately, facilitate conflict resolution during recreational activities, transport to medical appointments using driver's licenses, coordinate inventory and records compliance. They engage in multidisciplinary conferences, complete incident reports, and respond to emergencies via drills. Interactions include teamwork with residents and staff; a challenge is adapting to daily shifting needs in group residential settings while maintaining professional boundaries.
No specific salary mentioned, but opportunities for full-time positions exist. Roles operate in residential homes near Rutgers without remote options. Shifts run Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm with potential flexibility. Benefits include training programs for teamwork, community engagement, and professional growth through program evaluations aligned with core values.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate residential activities and manage safety
- Promote Nurtured Heart Approach and ARC interventions
- Ensure resident safety with room checks
- Prepare rooms for admission and discharge
- Facilitate activities per treatment plans
- Assist with parenting skills and childcare
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Provide program orientation
- Implement policies and curriculum
- Keep inventory of supplies
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 3-5 years experience in residential recovery treatment
- OR Bachelor's/Associate's in counseling, education, social work with 1 year experience
- Current NJ driver's license
- Age 21 or older
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Friendly and professional demeanor
- Comfort working in residential settings
- Team-player outlook
- Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to handle obstacles with compassion