Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Haddon Heights PCH is a transitional residential facility for young women ages 17-21.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities
• Play an active role in leading the milieu staff through youth’s structured routine while collaborating with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber
• Engage and interact with youth based on behavioral intervention plans
• Maintain a clean, safe environment
• Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred. Preference to those interested in enrolling in an MSW program, to achieve growth within the agency.

High school diploma requires 3 years or more experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule: Weekdays or Weekend Part time or On-Call Shifts

Haddon Heights is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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