Residential Assistant
Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
Location
Independence Township, New Jersey
Quick overview
Residential Assistants are expected to provide positive support, caring assistance, and responsible supervision to clients, while becoming familiar with their treatment goals and carrying out necessary interventions. This role also involves observing client success and identifying or suggesting new therapeutic goals for the treatment team's attention.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have three years of experience working with youth in a behavioral setting and a High School Diploma is required for this position. A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or a related field is preferred, along with a valid driver's license.
Job description
Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.
These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.
Do you share the same qualities?
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.
- Job Duties
- 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.
- Job Requirements
- 3 years experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or a related field preferred.
- Valid Driver's License
Schedule
• Full Time & On-Call 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
- Potential public service loan forgiveness
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- 403(B) savings and investment plans
- Potential public service loan forgiveness
