Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Wenonah (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health agency in New Jersey is seeking a staff member for their Intensive Residential Treatment program for boys aged 15-19. The role involves supervising and supporting recreational activities, collaborating with case managers, and engaging youth based on behavioral interventions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field, experience working with youth, and a valid driver's license. This position offers a flexible schedule, allowing for weekdays or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in psychology, sociology, education, or public health preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational activities.
• Lead milieu staff through structured routines with youth.
• Engage with youth based on behavioral intervention plans.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Document and acknowledge positive behaviors.

Skills

Youth engagement

Recreational activity organization

Behavioral intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor degree in social service field

High school diploma with 3+ years experience

Job description

Wood Haven is an Intensive Residential Treatment program for boys ages 15-19.

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 (Flexible days)

Wood Haven 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