Residential Assistant 641-902 - Youth Consultation Services : Job Details

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.Do you share the same qualities?Laurie Haven Psychiatric Children's Home in Edison, NJ is an intermediate-term residential facility for boys and girls ages 6-13 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. Currently we are hiring for a Residential Assistant / Caregiver.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 with a high school diploma or equivalent* 1 year experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelor's degree* Valid driver's license requiredSchedule* Full Time, Part Time, & On-CallYCS 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