Youth Residential Support Specialist

Youth Consultation Service; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant) for the Muller IRTS program. This part-time role supports youths ages 11-13 in a secure therapeutic environment and collaborates with case managers and clinicians to implement structured routines.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology preferred) and at least 1 year of youth work experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related social service field, psychology preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
• Lead milieu staff through youth’s structured routine with 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.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant) for the Muller IRTS program. This part-time role supports youths ages 11-13 in a secure therapeutic environment and collaborates with case managers and clinicians to implement structured routines.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology preferred) and at least 1 year of youth work experience, plus a valid driver’s license.