Residential Assistant

Youth Consultation Services • Voorhees, NJ

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About The Position

Cooper Crossing is a transitional group residence homes for high-risk boys and girls ages 5 -16 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. We are seeking flexible days and hours for our program.

Requirements

• Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred
• Preference to those interested in enrolling in an MSW program, to achieve growth within the agency
• High school diploma requires 3 years or more working with youth in a behavioral or group setting
• Must have a valid driver's license

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees