Direct Support Professional (Weekends 3p-11p)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) • Independence Township, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Townsbury Spec is a residential facility for behavioral-challenged children. We are seeking flexible days and hours, however, our primary need is the hours/shift from 3pm-11 pm (Monday through Friday or on the weekends). Townsbury Spec is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

Requirements

• Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred.
• 1 year or more with a high school diploma working with youth in a behavioral group setting.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Preference to those interested 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 the 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
• Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level