Coordinator Residential Service (890-294)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Hackettstown, NJ, seeks a dedicated professional to oversee supervisors and staff in providing quality care for youth in residential programs. Responsibilities include documenting client behavior, coordinating programming, and ensuring staff accountability.

The ideal candidate will have experience in behavioral health and strong leadership skills. A valid NJ Driver's License is required along with at least 3-5 years of direct care experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Driver's License required.
• 3-5 years of experience providing direct care to youth.
• 1 year of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervisors and assistant staff for quality care.
• Document client observations and behaviors.
• Coordinate programming and oversee staff in residential placement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Flexibility

Positive outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) 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.

The primary purpose of this position: to oversee supervisors and residential assistant staff to ensure they provide quality daily hands-on care and supervision of assigned clients.

Responsibilities

• Document client observations and behaviors; provide role modeling to adolescent population; teach and interact; provide recreation; promote socialization skills.


• Coordinate and oversee the program as Coordinator of Residential Services (CRS), including oversight of staff and services delivered to residents in residential placement.


• Uphold and maintain the quality of service provided by the program/YCS.


• Be accessible to residents and families; serve as resident advocates.


• Coordinate and oversee all programming for the clients of the facility, including supervision of the recreation schedule for all shifts and special events.


• In the absence of the Site Administrator, oversee daily operations of the facility.


• Participate in professional development.


• Supervise residential assistants, supervisors and support staff.


• Produce and implement all RA staff schedules.


• Facilitate site orientation for new hires.


• Complete assessments of residents, provide workshops to residents and engage residents in treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Driver's License; HS Diploma/BA preferred.


• 3-5 years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a high school diploma.


• 1 year of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelor's degree.


• Leadership, communication, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, positive outlook, ability to engage residents and build rapport with residents.

Equal Employment Opportunity

YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer