Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant Supervisor)
About The Position
Holley Child Care and Development Center is a 24-hour long-term intensive treatment residential facility for high-risk and behaviorally challenged children ages 8–15. The Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant Supervisor) supports youth in the residential program by helping lead structured routines, engaging youth in accordance with behavioral intervention plans, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. The role collaborates with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber. Holley Center is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), a behavioral health and social services agency serving at-risk children and families since 1918 through therapeutic residences, special education schools, and in-home and in-community programs throughout New Jersey.
Requirements
- Bachelor-level degree in a related social service field, such as Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Public Health; Psychology is preferred.
- At least one year of experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting with a high school diploma.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in enrolling in an MSW program to achieve growth within the agency.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities.
- Play an active role in leading 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.
- Observe, document, and acknowledge positive behaviors.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
