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Residential Associate - Full-Time / Part-Time / Per-Diem

1/7/2026

As a Residential Associate, you will assist mothers with daily living and parenting activities, medication administration, and provide emotional support. You will also engage in recreational activities and help manage admissions and discharges.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

CGE is the only substance use and mental health provider in New Jersey offering trauma-informed, evidence-based care to mothers, pregnant women and adolescents in a safe place to stay with their children up to age 5. And we’re the state’s only residential program serving adolescents with mental health disorders, who are pregnant or parenting. CGE believes the parent-child connection is integral to the care we provide. Our co-occurring clinicians meet clients exactly where they are, forging together a recovery plan to include strengthening a parent’s bond with their children and breaking intergenerational cycles of trauma. Unlike other programs, we understand the trauma a child can endure when removed from the mother. We work to prevent child removals, as well as reunify children with their mothers if they’ve already been separated. At CGE, our model of care integrates harm reduction, including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Research shows harm reduction to reduce the chance of relapse or overdose and as more effective in treating addiction than requiring complete abstinence, thereby enabling clients to pace recovery. In addition to our adult and adolescent residential programs and an onsite child development center, Katy's Place, CGE’s continuum of care includes permanent supportive housing; START's community-based home visitation and doula support team comprised of a doula, peer recovery specialist, clinician and case manager; and Roots to Recovery, outpatient services, offering compassionate co-occurring care for all. Our newest initiative, The Institute of CGE, offers relationally based, trauma-attuned professional development and consulting services, guided by CGE’s almost 25 years of fostering connections—weaving a stronger social fabric to promote resilience within the larger community. The Center for Great Expectations is a nonprofit organization. Please join our community to support the mission: https://www.cge-nj.org/supporting-cge/

About the Role

Description

The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) offers a continuum of care assisting pregnant and/or parenting mothers facing substance use and/or mental health disorders and often facing homelessness. Our trauma-informed approach is embedded throughout our “mommy and me” residential programs for adult and adolescent mothers and their children, our in-home/in-community program providing dedicated Clinicians, Case Manager/Doulas and Peer Recovery Specialists to support recovery, a Supportive Housing program with intensive case management services, on-site child development center in Somerset and an outpatient program for adult women and men. We share our expertise through The Institute which provides training and consultation.

CGE offers meaningful opportunities to individuals who are looking to participate in our furthering our mission of creating safe place, safe presence and safe path for clients and staff. We offer an environment where you can positively impact the lives of others as you support their recovery journey.

CGE is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Residential Associates in our Adolescent Residential “Mommy and Me” Program to work with mothers and their children. This treatment program serves adolescent mothers with mental health disorders as well as assisting with their children.

In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of mothers and their children. We are currently offering a range of positions, including full-time, part-time, and per diem roles, with flexible scheduling options. Typical shifts include mornings (7 am-3 pm), afternoons (3 pm-11 pm), and nights (11 pm-7 am).

As a Residential Associate, you will receive training in trauma-informed care, preparing you to provide high-quality support to adolescent mothers and their children within a supportive behavioral health environment. Some key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living and Parenting Activities: Helping mothers with routine tasks and parenting duties to ensure a stable and nurturing environment for their children.
Medication Administration: Ensuring that medications are administered correctly and on schedule.
Engaging in Recreational Activities: Participating in activities that promote physical and emotional well-being.
Providing Transportation: Assisting with transportation needs to ensure mothers and children can attend appointments and access essential community services.
Offering Emotional Support and Conflict Resolution: Providing support and verbal de-escalation while remaining emotionally regulated.
Managing Admissions and Discharges: Facilitating the smooth transition of mothers and children into and out of the program.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about direct care with related experience.

Available Shifts:

- Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11pm (Adolescent Residential Program)

- Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 11pm - 7am (Adolescent Residential Program)

- Per-Diem: Friday & Saturday, 7am - 3pm (Adolescent Residential Program)

- Per-Diem: Saturday & Sunday, 3pm - 11pm (Adolescent Residential Program)

- Per-Diem: Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 3pm - 11pm (Adolescent Residential Program)

- Per-Diem: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11pm - 7am (Adolescent Residential Program)

- Per-Diem: Friday & Saturday, 11pm - 7am (Adolescent Residential Program)

- Full-Time: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11pm (Adult Residential Program)

- Part-Time A: Monday - Thursday, 11pm - 7am (Adult Residential Program)

- Per-Diem: Saturday & Sunday, 3pm - 11pm (Adult Residential Program)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-Time & Per-Diem

Benefits:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403B Plans
Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Competitive PTO Policies with Carry Over
Referral Incentive Program
Quarterly Appreciation Events

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

A high school or high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience working with youth in a group setting, OR
An associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology and six months experience working with youth in a group setting, OR
An associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field.
Current NJ driver's license needed; will be required to meet safe driving requirements.
Must be 21 years or older.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with friendly and professional demeanor.
Experience and comfort working within residential setting preferred.
Team-player outlook. Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
Ability to be flexible to the daily changing needs within the community and to handle obstacles with compassion and resolve.

Key Skills

CompassionDedicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerProblem SolvingMulti-taskingFlexibilityEmotional SupportConflict ResolutionMedication AdministrationTransportation AssistanceDaily Living AssistanceRecreational ActivitiesBehavioral Health Support