Job Location : Orange,NJ, USA
The YCS Sawtelle Lawnridge Program in Orange, NJ provides intensive behavioral interventions for children, ages 5-21, with developmental and intellectual disabilities (including autism and co-occurring behavioral and/or mental health challenges in a natural, home-like setting. The program is currently hiring for 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.
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:
* High school degree or equivalent + 3 years of direct care experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in a behavioral health or institutional setting
* Bachelor's degree + 1 year of direct care experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in a behavioral health or institutional setting
* Valid driver's license
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
Shifts Available:
* Full-time, Part-time, and on-call