Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.

These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults.

Do you share the same qualities?

Laurie Haven Psychiatric Children's Home in Edison, NJ is an intermediate-term residential facility for boys and girls ages 6-13 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. Currently we are hiring for a Residential Assistant / Caregiver.

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 team
Becoming familiar with the residents' treatment goals
Carrying out expected interventions
Observation and documentation of success
Identifying current or suggesting new, therapeutic goals which may require attention by the treatment team.

Requirements

3 years experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a high school diploma or equivalent
1 year experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelor's degree
Valid driver's license required

Schedule

Full Time, Part Time, & On-Call

YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid time off
Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
403 (B) savings and investment plans
Potential public service loan forgiveness