Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social services agency is looking for a part-time support staff member at Whispering Mills, a facility for young women. The role requires supervising recreational activities, engaging with youth, and leading staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of experience with youth in a behavioral setting. A valid driver's license is necessary. This is a great opportunity for those considering further education in social work and looking to grow within the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in a related social service field is required.
• 1+ years experience with youth in a behavioral group setting preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support recreational and socialization activities.
• Lead the milieu staff in structured routines for youth.
• Engage with youth based on behavioral intervention plans.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Observe, document, and acknowledge positive behaviors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Organizational skills

Behavioral intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

MSW interest or enrollment preferred

Job description

Overview

Whispering Mills is a residential facility for young women.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 experience with a high school diploma working with youth in a behavioral group setting.
• Must have a valid driver7s license.
• Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends; Part time or On-Call

Whispering Mills 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