Residential Assistant

The YCS Sawtelle Lawnridge Program in Orange, NJ provides intensive behavioral interventions for children, ages 5-21, with developmental and intellectual disabilities (including autism and co-occurring behavioral and/or mental health challenges in a natural, home-like setting. The program is currently hiring for Residential Assistants.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.Duties include but not limited to:Participating as a member of a therapeutic treatment teamBecoming familiar with the residents' treatment goalsCarrying out expected interventionsObservation and documentation of successIdentifying current or suggesting new, therapeutic goals which may require attention by the treatment team.Requirements:High school degree or equivalent + 3 years of direct care experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in a behavioral health or institutional settingValid driver's licenseYCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:Medical, Dental, and VisionPaid time offLife insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs403 (B) savings and investment plansPotential public service loan forgivenessShifts Available:Full-time, Part-time, and on-call