Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance and wellness programs

403(b) savings and investment plans

Potential loan forgiveness

Job summary

A social services agency in Mantua Township is seeking a Residential Assistant to provide support and supervision for youth ages 14-21. The role involves working as part of a therapeutic treatment team, documenting progress, and suggesting therapeutic goals. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and experience working with youth. This position offers competitive compensation with benefits for full-time employees and flexible scheduling options including part-time and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in psychology or related field is required.
• 3 years experience in a behavioral group setting preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a therapeutic treatment team.
• Familiarize with residents' treatment goals.
• Carry out expected interventions.
• Observe and document success and suggest new therapeutic goals.

Skills

Sensitivity to client needs

Team participation

Observation and documentation

Education

Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology preferred)

Job description

Overview

Sawtelle Sewell is a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 14–21.

Residential Assistants will be expected to provide positive support, caring assistance and responsible supervision.

This position requires a unique sensitivity on the part of applicants to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.); Psychology preferred when working with youth in a group setting
• 3 years or more with a high school diploma working with youth in a behavioral group setting
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends Part time or On-Call shifts

Compensation and Benefits

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 (2% match)
• Potential public service loan forgiveness

Sawtelle Sewell 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