Residential Assistant

Youth Consultation Service; Lafayette Mills (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

403 (B) savings and investment plans

Potential public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

A dedicated support organization in New Jersey seeks a Residential Assistant to provide compassionate care and supervision to youth. Responsibilities include familiarizing with treatment goals, executing interventions, and documenting success. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in a behavioral setting and a High School Diploma, with preference for a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Full-time and on-call options are available, accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.
• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's preferred.
• Valid Driver's License is needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with youth in behavioral settings

Observation and documentation skills

Therapeutic goal identification

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

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

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