Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Estell Manor (NJ); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health and social services agency in Estell Manor seeks dedicated staff to supervise and engage with youth, ages 13-17. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related social service field and at least three years of experience working with youth. Candidates should be flexible with hours and ready to contribute to a safe and supportive environment for those in need. Valid driver’s license required. Full-time, part-time, and on-call shifts available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree preferred in a related social service field.
• 3+ years experience working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support recreational and socialization activities.
• Engage and interact with youth based on behavioral intervention plans.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Supervising recreational activities

Interpersonal engagement with youth

Behavioral intervention planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Public Health

Job description

Estell Manor is a short-term residential facility for boys and girls ages 13-17.

We are seeking flexible days and hours for our program.

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
• Maintain a clean, safe environment
• Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

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.

High school diploma requires 3 years or more experience working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.

Must have a valid driver's license.

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

Estell Manor 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