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.

Do you share the same qualities?

The YCS Kilbarchan campus in Paterson, NJ (Border of Elmwood Park) serves as a residential treatment center for adolescent males and high-risk adolescent males. Currently Kilbarchan is hiring for a Residential Assistants.

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.

Job Duties

* 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.

Job Requirements

* 3 years experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.

* High School Diploma required

* Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or a related field preferred.

* Valid Driver's License

Schedule:

* Full Time & On-Call available

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