TEAM LEADER
- Camden, NJ, United States
$23.6 USD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $23.6 USD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Make an Impact Every DayTeam Leader Camden, NJ Full-Time $23.60 per hour Looking for More Than Just a Job? At South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. (SJBHR), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re growing your career in behavioral health or bringing years of residential services experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. Paid training is provided to help you succeed in your role. About South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources For more than 25 years, South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. has provided comprehensive and innovative mental health services to adults, children, and families. Our employees play an important role in supporting individuals on their recovery journeys while promoting wellness, independence, dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by helping individuals develop greater self-sufficiency, achieve personal goals, and live fulfilling lives within their communities. Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company-paid training
Career Growth & Development
- Paid training programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Certification opportunities
- Leadership development programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Opportunities across multiple service lines
Meaningful Work That Matters
- Make a difference every day
- Support individuals on their recovery journeys
- Build meaningful relationships
- Provide leadership to a dedicated residential services team
- Strengthen communities
- Join a mission-driven organization
What You’ll Do As a Team Leader, you will take a lead role in coordinating services and supporting the safe, therapeutic operation of an assigned residence. You will:
- Provide leadership and guidance to Residential Counselors assigned to the residence.
- Coordinate services to help ensure individuals receive the support identified in their individualized recovery and service plans.
- Communicate with programs, service providers, and other resources outside the residence on behalf of individuals receiving services.
- Provide site-specific orientation and ongoing training to residential team members.
- Develop and maintain staffing and coverage schedules for the assigned residence.
- Provide team members with the information, direction, and support necessary to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
- Coordinate the various services identified in each individual’s recovery plan.
- Organize and lead team meetings to communicate goals, address service needs, and clarify work assignments.
- Provide leadership to the residential team regarding the implementation of individualized recovery plans.
- Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention and management services as needed.
- Participate in medication management, medication monitoring, and medication education for individuals residing in the program.
- Communicate with medical staff regarding medication-related issues.
- Teach and reinforce daily living skills that support greater independence and recovery.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the residence, including general housekeeping and maintenance responsibilities as necessary.
- Help maintain a safe, therapeutic, organized, and supportive residential environment.
- Participate in agency quality improvement activities to support departmental and organizational performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support quality services and residential program operations.
Who We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-oriented
- Service-focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Organized
- Comfortable providing leadership and direction
- Committed to helping others achieve recovery and greater independence
Qualifications
Required
- Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets insurance requirements.
- Ability to meet at least one of the following education and experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in mental health, health, human services, or another appropriate related discipline and at least one year of experience working in a mental health residential setting;
- A combination of college education and related experience totaling five years, including at least one year of experience working in a mental health residential setting; or
- High school diploma or equivalent with five years of related experience, including at least one year of experience working in a mental health residential setting.
- Ability to satisfactorily complete SJBHR orientation and competency-based adult mental health rehabilitation training.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to successfully complete all required training.
- Ability to use the electronic, computer-based, and manual documentation and information systems required by the agency.
Preferred
- Experience providing leadership or coordination within a behavioral health residential setting.
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs.
- Experience with individualized recovery planning, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, and residential services.
- Knowledge of recovery-oriented and person-centered approaches.
- Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills.
Schedule Employment Status: Full-Time Location: Camden, NJ Pay: $23.60 per hour Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Schedules are subject to change based on program and business needs. Flexibility to work holidays, additional shifts, or modified hours as needed to support residential program operations is preferred. Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
- Ability to perform general residential and household duties as necessary to support facility operations.
- Ability to safely perform the essential functions associated with a community-based residential behavioral health environment.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Apply Today Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives. If you’re looking for meaningful work where your leadership, compassion, dedication, and hard work can make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day. About Our Organization South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources, Inc. (SJBHR), an affiliate of Inperium, is a fully licensed nonprofit behavioral health agency that has provided comprehensive and innovative mental health services to adults, children, and families for more than 25 years. SJBHR provides services without regard to race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender, marital or civil union status, or familial status. SJBHR works as a team and welcomes and encourages the full participation of everyone receiving services. Through individualized planning, flexible services, and ongoing support, we work with individuals to foster self-sufficiency, personal development, wellness, recovery, self-fulfillment, and independence. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Apis Services, Inc., Inperium, Inc., and affiliated organizations provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.