Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Sawtelle Camden is a residential treatment facility serving vulnerable and high-risk youth ages 14- 21.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.RequirementsBachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred working with youth in a group or behavioral setting.1 year or more with a high school diploma working with youth in a behavioral group setting.High school diploma or GEDMust have a valid driver's license.Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends Part time or On-Call shiftYCS 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 plans (2% match)Potential public service loan forgivenessSawtelle Camden 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.YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer