Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a qualified individual to work at Sayre House, a home for girls aged 12-15. The role requires supervision of activities, collaboration with staff on youth routines, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have experience working with youth in a behavioral setting. Flexibility in scheduling with options for full-time, part-time, or on-call shifts is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Public Health preferred.
• Experience working with youth in behavioral or group settings.
• Valid driver's license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Supervise recreational and socialization activities.
• Collaborate with staff through structured routines.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Supervision

Behavioral intervention

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High School Diploma with 3+ years experience

Job description

Overview

Sayre House is a home for girls ages 12-15.

Duties

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

Sayre House 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