Residential Assistant - 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.

Bright Start and Davis House are intermediate-term transitional group residence homes for high-risk boys and girls ages 5 -16 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders.

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