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Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS)·Hackensack, New Jersey

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

Provide a safe therapeutic environment for youth aged 11-13 by supervising daily routines and recreational activities. Collaborate with clinicians and case managers to implement behavioral intervention plans and maintain a clean environment.

Muller IRTS (Intensive Residential Treatment Service Unit) - Provides a secure, safe therapeutic environment for boys and girls ages 11-13.

Duties

include but are not limited to:

  • Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities
  • Play an active role in leading the milieu staff through youth’s structured routine while collaborating with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber
  • Engage and interact with youth based on behavioral intervention plans
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment
  • Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred with 1 year of experience working with youth.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule

Weekdays or Weekends Part time or On-Call shifts.

Muller IRTS is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Posted
Feb 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Youth Consultation Service (YCS)

Each day YCS cares for approximately 1,500 children, by providing either residential care or in-community and in-home services. Some of the children are separated from their loved ones and have been affected by trauma, others are unable to live at home because of intellectual...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Residential support roles remain steady in New Jersey

In New Jersey, Direct Support Professional and Residential Assistant roles are often in steady demand because providers need staff who can support youth in behavioral settings and maintain safe, consistent routines. These jobs are competitive when candidates bring the required experience or a related degree, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with daily documentation and teamwork. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight youth-support experience and reliable transportation.

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