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Residential Assistant

YCS

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?

The YCS Kilbarchan campus in Paterson, NJ (Border of Elmwood Park) serves as a residential treatment center for adolescent males and high-risk adolescent males. Currently Kilbarchan is hiring for a Residential Assistants.

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
  • 1 year of experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.
  • High School Diploma required
  • Valid Driver's License
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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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