DDD Residential Counselor (4 PM - 12 AM)

Company: Career Opportunity Development, Inc.
Location: Absecon
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description For 50 years, Career Opportunity Development, Inc. (CODI) has provided rewarding career choices for qualified, compassionate, dependable individuals who work well with others. CODI offers competitive salaries, a supportive work environment, and an excellent benefits package. SUMMARY: Residential Counselors provide direct care services to CODI's consumers in group homes around Atlantic County, NJ. This posting is for the Residential Counselor position from 4 pm to 12 am Tuesday through Friday. $18.00/hour REQUIREMENTS Must be a minimum of 21 years of age High School Diploma or Equivalent Must obtain and retain CPR and First Aid Certification within ninety (90) days of hire or transfer A driver's license valid in the state of New Jersey with no more than 5 points as observed through driving abstracts completed initially and every 6 months thereafter Submit to a criminal background check and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served Agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) All employees hired after 6/15/18 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment Submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause Complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI) Pass monthly background screening Fully cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation DUTIES Create and sustain an environment where all members of the CODI community feel welcome and are treated as valued team members Build and sustain CODI's infrastructure to enhance diversity, inclusion, and equity Facilitate a person-centered thinking process to help ensure plans are developed with, for, and by the individual and guide delivery. Assist consumers with Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals Responsible for administering medication Assist consumers in maintaining cleanliness and safety of home Prepare and maintain required DDD-required documentation Engage consumers in social and/or recreational activities Be capable of climbing/descending stairways to respond to consumer needs Be capable of assisting consumers with evacuating Group Homes in 180 seconds Complete all Relias Trainings within 30 days of assignment Successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training Complete all other duties as assigned If you are invited to interview, please bring Two reference letters - Identification and Social Security Card - Highest degree or diploma This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of duties. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Career Opportunity Development, Inc. (CODI) is at will. This means that the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and without legal liability.

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