Residential Assistant

Youth Consultation Service; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 forgiven

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service in Paterson, NJ is hiring Residential Assistants to provide positive support and responsible supervision for adolescent residents at the Kilbarchan campus. The role requires sensitivity to residents with behavioral challenges and a commitment to helping clients meet treatment goals.

Responsibilities include following treatment plans, carrying out interventions, documenting progress, and collaborating with the treatment team to refine goals.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.
• High School Diploma required
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience with youth in behavioral设置

Valid drivers license

Education

High School Diploma

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?

The YCS Kilbarchan campus in Paterson, NJ (Border of Elmwood Park) serves as a residential treatment center for adolescent males and high-risk adolescent males. Currently Kilbarchan is hiring for a 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.

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

• 1 year of experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.
• High School Diploma required
• 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

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