Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Overview Pinewood is residential facility for behavioral-challenged children. Job Details Posted: February 1, 2026 Part-Time Requisition Number: RESID009208 Responsibilities 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 Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors Perform all other duties as assigned Location Sicklerville, NJ 08081, USA Requirements Education : 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. 1 year or more with a high school diploma working with youth in a behavioral group setting. Licenses & Certifications : Must have a valid driver's license. Schedule : Weekdays or Weekends Part time or On-Call shifts About the Organization Pinewood is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), 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 Additional Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Experience Required 1 year or more experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting. Licenses & Certifications Required Driver’s License 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Youth Consultation Service