Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)
Youth Consultation Service
Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)
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?
Laurie Haven Psychiatric Children's Home in Edison, NJ is an intermediate-term residential facility for boys and girls ages 6-13 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. Currently we are hiring for a Residential Assistant / Caregiver.
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 experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a high school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelor's degree
- Valid driver's license required
Schedule
- Full Time, Part Time, & On-Call
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 This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Youth Consultation ServiceVacancy posted 3 days ago
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