Residential Assistant 3pm-11pm

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Group home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Youth Direct Care: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Orange, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person