Per Diem Residential Assistant

Youth Consultation Service
Irvington, NJ Per Diem
POSTED ON 6/5/2024

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.

Sawtelle Home Malcom House (Orange, NJ) is a 24- hour psychiatric residential treatment facility program that provides short-term residential care for psychiatric/developmentally disabled, low functioning to help our clients stabilize them so they may be successfully transition into a longer-term care program.

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
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Must be 21 years old or older

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

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 (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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