Residential Assistant

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

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) located in Paterson, NJ, is looking for dedicated Residential Assistants to provide support and supervision to adolescent males. The role involves familiarizing with residents' treatment goals, carrying out interventions and documenting progress.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with youth in a behavioral setting. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as paid time off and various wellness programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the residents' treatment goals.
• Carry out expected interventions.
• Observe and document success.
• Identify or suggest new therapeutic goals.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Valid Driver's License

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

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