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?

Laurie Haven Psychiatric Children's Home in Edison, NJ is an intermediate-term residential facility for boys and girls ages 6-13 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. Currently we are hiring for a Residential Assistant / Caregiver.

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.

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 with a high school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelor's degree

• Valid driver's license required

Schedule

• Full Time, Part Time, & On-Call

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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• youth direct care: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Piscataway, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person