Per-Diem Residential Assistant
Youth Consultation Service (YCS)•Newark, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
Davis House is an intermediate-term transitional group residence home 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.
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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
