Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Overview Sawtelle Sewell is a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 14–21. Residential Assistants will be expected to provide positive support, caring assistance and responsible supervision. This position requires a unique sensitivity on the part of applicants to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties. Responsibilities 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 when 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 Compensation and Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr