DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Hammonton CSAP (Crisis Stabilization and Assessment Program) is intended to work with high-risk behavior clients through a comprehensive understanding of what may be contributing to the high-risk behaviors.

Residential Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

(We have flexible days to meet your needs for shifts and guidance by a wonderful psychiatric and medical support team.)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Document client observations and behaviors.
• Provide role modeling to adolescent population.
• Teach and interact with clients
• Provide recreation and promote socialization skills.
• Promote socialization skills.
• Observation and documentation of success along with identifying current or suggesting new therapeutic goals which may require attention by the treatment team
• Carrying out expected interventions
• Keep accurate and timely records.

Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license.

H.S. Diploma/G.E.D.

Bachelor’s degree with one year experience or High school graduate (or equivalent) with 3 years of experience providing direct care to individuals with I/DD in a behavioral health or institutional setting.

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday or During the week (Flexible days)

Full time or Part time 3:00p-11:00p, 11:00p-7:00a

Hammonton CSAP 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: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

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

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)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17