Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance / disability benefits/

403(B) savings and investment plans

Potential public service loan forgiven

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Edison, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant) to join a therapeutic treatment team at a boys and girls facility. The role supports residents with behavioral health needs, participates in goal setting, and assists with interventions to promote positive outcomes.

The position requires experience with youth in behavioral health settings and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelor's degree.
• Valid driver's license required.

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.

Skills

Direct care to youth

Behavioral health experience

Observation & documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

• Full-Time

Locations

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Edison, NJ 08837, USA

Description

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

Laurie Haven Psychiatric Children's Home in Edison, NJ is an intermediate-term residential facility for boys and girls ages 6-13 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. Currently we are hiring for a Residential Assistant / Caregiver.

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

• 3 years experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a high school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelor's degree
• Valid driver's license required

Schedule

• Full Time, Part Time, & On-Call

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
• Potential public service loan forgiveness

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