Youth Consultation Services-posted 11 months ago
Absecon, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) 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. Our Sawtelle Program serves clients with the most vulnerable DDD or Mental Health patients. Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.

  • Provide quality daily care (personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, and other related tasks) to ensure the health and safety of clients in the residence and community.
  • Assist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan.
  • Dependent on client's IHP, teach/support the client with the following: bath, toilet, change adult absorbent underwear and linens, grooming and dressing, and self-administration of medication.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of medications, purpose and side effects.
  • Demonstrate proper body mechanics and mobility transfer technique to prevent injuries.
  • De-escalate potential crisis situations and if necessary be prepared to control client physically.
  • Keep accurate and timely records.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • H.S. Diploma/G.E.D.
  • DDD experience preferred.
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