Residential Assistant

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Life insurance and disability benefits

403(B) savings and investment plans

Potential public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Orange, NJ is hiring Residential Assistants to provide support for children with developmental disabilities. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 3 years of experience in direct care. Responsible for participating in treatment teams and documenting resident progress, the role requires compassion and responsiveness to client needs.

This position offers full-time, part-time, and on-call shifts with a competitive compensation package, including healthcare benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 years of direct care experience with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of a therapeutic treatment team.
• Become familiar with residents' treatment goals.
• Carry out expected interventions.
• Observe and document resident success.
• Identify or suggest new therapeutic goals.

Skills

Direct care experience

Sensitivity to client needs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The YCS Sawtelle Lawnridge Program in Orange, NJ

provides intensive behavioral interventions for children, ages 5-21, with developmental and intellectual disabilities (including autism and co-occurring behavioral and/or mental health challenges in a natural, home‑like setting. The program is currently hiring for Residential Assistants.

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:

• High school degree or equivalent + 3 years of direct care experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in a behavioral health or institutional setting
• Valid driver's license

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

Shifts Available:

• Full-time, Part-time, and on-call