Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)
Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
Location
Sicklerville, New Jersey
Quick overview
Residential Assistants will provide positive support, caring assistance, and responsible supervision to vulnerable and high-risk youth in a residential treatment facility. Key duties involve participating in the therapeutic treatment team, implementing interventions, and documenting client progress and goals.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess three or more years of experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting and must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license is also required for this position.
Job description
Sawtelle Cedar Brook is a residential treatment facility serving vulnerable and high-risk youth ages 14- 21.
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
3 years or more experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting with a high school diploma.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver's license required
Weekdays or Weekends Full time/Part time or On-Call shifts.
- 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 (2% match)
YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- 403(B) savings and investment plans