Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

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

Job summary

A behavioral health agency in New Jersey is seeking staff for a transitional residential facility for young women aged 17-21. Responsibilities include supervising recreational activities, supporting the milieu staff, and engaging with youth based on behavioral plans. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience working with youth. This role offers part-time weekday and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support recreational and social activities.
• Lead milieu staff and collaborate with youth's support team.
• Engage with youth according to behavioral plans.
• Maintain a safe environment and document positive behaviors.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Engagement with Youth

Behavioral Intervention

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Haddon Heights PCH is a transitional residential facility for young women ages 17-21.

Duties

• 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 group setting.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule

Weekdays or Weekend Part time or On-Call Shifts

Haddon Heights 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