Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance and disability benefits

403 (B) savings plan

Potential public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

A dedicated youth services organization in Edison, NJ seeks a Residential Assistant / Caregiver to provide compassionate care and supervision for children and adolescents facing behavioral challenges. Responsibilities include support, documentation, and working as part of a therapeutic team. Applicants must have experience in behavioral health and possess a valid driver's license. The role offers both full-time and part-time options with a competitive compensation package including medical benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency.
• 1 year of experience providing direct care to youth with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive support and responsible supervision.
• Participate in a therapeutic treatment team.
• Familiarize with residents' treatment goals.
• Carry out expected interventions.
• Observe and document client success.
• Suggest new therapeutic goals.

Skills

Experience in behavioral health

Sensitivity to client needs

Observation and documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

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. Laurie Haven Psychiatric Children's Home in Edison, NJ is an intermediate-term residential facility for boys and girls ages 6-13 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. Currently we are hiring for a Residential Assistant / Caregiver.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 with a high school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelor\'s degree
• Valid driver\'s license required

Schedule

• Full Time, Part Time, & On-Call

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
• Potential public service loan forgiveness