What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Assistant (RA) position at Youth Consultation Service?
Sayre House is a psychiatric community home for girls ages 12-15, specializing in Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioral Therapy.
We are seeking flexible days and hours for our program.
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.
High school diploma requires 3 years or more working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Schedule: Weekdays or Saturday & Sunday (Flexible days) Full time or Part time
Pay rate varies depending on experience and education credentials.
Sayre House 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:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Group home or Residential care facility: 3 years (Preferred)
- Youth group, Peer counselor or Mentor/Tutoring: 3 years (Preferred)
- Working with youth in a group or behavioral setting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $15 - $19
