What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor position at Youth Consultation Service (YCS)?
Sawtelle Hall is a psychiatric residential treatment center is a program to serve their most vulnerable and high risk children with DDD..
We are seeking flexible days and hours, however, our primary need is the hours/shift from 3pm-11 pm (Monday through Friday or on the weekends).
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities
- Play an active role in leading the 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
- Maintain a clean, safe environment
- Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred. Preference to those interested in enrolling in an MSW program, to achieve growth within the agency.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Schedule: Monday-Friday or Saturday & Sunday (Flexible days) Full time or Part time
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 Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.95 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Youth Group or Peer Counselor: 2 years (Preferred)
- Working with youth in a behavioral or group setting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
