What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant) position at Youth Consultation Service?
Sawtelle Sewell is a psychiatric residential treatment facility youth ages 14- 21.
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
Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred working with youth in a group setting
3 years or more with a high school diploma working with youth in a behavioral group setting.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends Part time or On-Call shifts
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 (2% match)
- Potential public service loan forgiveness
Sawtelle Sewell 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