Posted 3mo ago

Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

@ Youth Consultation Service
Wenonah, New Jersey, United States
OnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Supervising activities, Engaging youth, Documenting behavior
Requirements Summary:Bachelor-level degree in a related social service field preferred; High School diploma with 3+ years' youth experience; valid driver's license.
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Job Description

Wood Haven is a Intensive Residential Treatment program for boys ages 15-19.

We are seeking flexible days and hours for our program.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • 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

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 experience working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends (Flexible days)

Wood Haven 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