Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service; Wenonah (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social services agency is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work in an Intensive Residential Treatment program for boys aged 15-19. The role includes supervising recreational activities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and engaging with youth based on behavioral interventions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and possess experience working with youth. This part-time position offers flexibility in days and hours and is essential in supporting at-risk children and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related social service field, preferably Psychology.
• 3+ years of experience working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational/social activities.
• Collaborate with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber.
• Document and acknowledge positive behaviors.
• Observe, document, and acknowledge positive behaviors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Youth engagement

Behavioral intervention

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

High school diploma with 3 years experience

MSW enrollment preferred

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Job Category: Other Instructions/Direct

Requisition Number: RESID009200

• Posted: February 1, 2026
• Part-Time

Location

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

We are seeking flexible days and hours for our program.

Responsibilities

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
• Observe, document, and acknowledge positive behaviors
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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 with 3 years or more experience working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.

Must have a valid driver's license.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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