Per-Diem Residential Assistant

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Health and wellness programs

403B savings

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is seeking a Residential Assistant for Davis House, an intermediate-term residential program for high-risk youth ages 5-16. The role emphasizes compassionate, supervised care aligned with treatment goals within a therapeutic team.

Responsibilities include supporting residents, documenting progress, and helping to identify and pursue therapeutic goals with the treatment team. A sensitive, responsible approach is essential to address behavioral health needs safely.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.

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 to the treatment team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Davis House is an intermediate-term transitional group residence homes for high-risk boys and girls ages 5-16 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders.

Residential Assistants will be expected to provide positive support, caring assistance and responsible supervision. This position is expected to require a unique sensitivity on the part of the applicants to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

Duties include but not limited to:

• 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

• 3 years experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid time off
• Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans
• Potential public service loan forgiveness