Job detail
Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)
Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
PART_TIME
Posted 2/1/2026
Location
Camden, New Jersey
Core responsibilities
Residential assistants will provide positive support, caring assistance, and responsible supervision to vulnerable and high-Risk youth aged 14-21 in a residential treatment facility. Duties involve participating in the therapeutic treatment team, understanding resident goals, carrying out interventions, and documenting observations and goal progress.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a related social service field like psychology (Preferred), or one year of experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting with a high school diploma. A valid driver's license is mandatory for this role.
bachelor degreehigh schoolDocumentationObservationIntervention ImplementationGoal IdentificationPositive SupportCaring AssistanceResponsible SupervisionTherapeutic Treatment Team ParticipationBehavioral Setting Experience
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- Potential public service loan forgiveness
- 403(B) savings and investment plans with 2% match