Residential Assistant

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance / disability benefits

403 (B) savings and investment plans

Potential public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

A youth support organization in Ewing Township is seeking dedicated Residential Assistants to provide care and supervision for clients. Responsibilities include familiarizing with treatment goals, executing interventions, and documenting progress. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience working with youth in behavioral settings and hold a High School Diploma, while a Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred. The role offers full-time and on-call schedules with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with residents' treatment goals.
• Carry out expected interventions.
• Observe and document success.
• Identify new therapeutic goals.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Sensitivity to clients

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field

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.

Do you share the same qualities?

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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 3 years experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.
• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or a related field preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Schedule

• Full Time & On-Call available

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