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Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

YCS

Sawtelle Sewell is a psychiatric residential treatment facility youth ages 14- 21.

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

Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred working with youth in a group setting

3 years or more with a high school diploma working with youth in a behavioral group setting.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends Part time or On-Call shifts

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 (2% match)
  • Potential public service loan forgiveness

Sawtelle Sewell 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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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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