Sawtelle Hall is a psychiatric residential treatment facility serving vulnerable and high-risk youth who may have, but are not limited to a diagnosis within the autism spectrum.

RA's 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

• 3 years experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required
• Work Schedule FT 3p-11p

Sawtelle Hall is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Group home or Residential care facility: 3 years (Preferred)
• Working as a peer counselor, youth group or mentor/tutor.: 3 years (Required)
• Working with youth in a group or behavioral setting.: 3 years (Required)
• Volunteer work with youth in any professional capacity.: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person