Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant Part Time)

Youth Consultation Service; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) seeks a Direct Support Professional for a part-time residential assistant role in Hackensack, NJ. The position supports high-risk youth in a group residence setting, supervising activities and assisting with routines under supervision.

Requirements include a related social service bachelor-level degree (MSW enrollment preferred), 3+ years with youth in behavioral settings, and a valid driver’s license. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related social service field required; MSW enrollment preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting.
• Valid driver''s license required.
• Schedule includes Weekdays, Weekends; Part-time or On-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Lead 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.

Skills

Youth engagement

Behavioral support

Activity planning

Communication with youth

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related social service field

Driver's License

MSW enrollment preferred

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant Part Time)

Job Category: Other Instructions/Direct

• Part-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA

Description

Fisher Hall is a group residence home for high risk boys & girls ages 5 -13 with challenges and mental health disorders.

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
• 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: Weekday or Weekends Part time or On-Call Shift

Fisher Hall 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

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.