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Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS)·Hackensack, New Jersey

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

Provide positive support, caring assistance, and responsible supervision for vulnerable youth in a residential treatment facility. Collaborate with a therapeutic team to implement treatment goals and document resident progress.

Sawtelle Hall is a residential treatment facility serving vulnerable youth who may have but are not limited to a diagnosis within the autism spectrum.

Residential Assistants will be expected to provide positive support, caring assistance and responsible supervision.

This position is expected to require a unique sensitivity on the part of the applicants to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

Duties

include but not limited to:

  • Participating as a member of a therapeutic treatment team
  • Becoming familiar with the residents' treatment goals
  • Carrying out expected interventions
  • Observation and documentation of success
  • Identifying current or suggesting new, therapeutic goals which may require attention by the treatment team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred with experience working with youth.
  • High school diploma/GED requires 3 years or more experience working with youth in a group or behavioral setting.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid driver's license required

Weekdays or Weekends Full time/Part time or On-Call shifts available.

  • YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
  • 403 (B) savings and investment plans

Sawtelle Hall 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

Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health And Wellness Programs
  • 403(B) Savings And Investment Plans

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Posted
Feb 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
YC

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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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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