Youth Residential Support Specialist

Youth Consultation Service; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service in Freehold, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant) for Whispering Mills, a residential facility for young women.

This part-time or on-call role requires supervising activities, supporting routines, and collaborating with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber, with a bachelor’s degree in a related social service field and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related social service field; MSW enrollment preferred.
• At least 1 year or more experience with youth in a behavioral group setting.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Lead milieu staff through youth's structured routine while collaborating with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber.
• Engage and interact with youth based on behavioral intervention plans.
• Observe, document, and acknowledge positive behaviors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred.

High School or better.

Job description

Youth Consultation Service in Freehold, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant) for Whispering Mills, a residential facility for young women.

This part-time or on-call role requires supervising activities, supporting routines, and collaborating with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber, with a bachelor’s degree in a related social service field and a valid driver’s license.