Coordinator Residential Service (890-294)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) 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.

The primary purpose of this position: To oversee supervisors and residential assistant staff to ensure they provide quality daily hands-on care and supervision of assigned clients.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Document client observations and behaviors provide role modeling to adolescent population teach and interact provide recreation, promote socialization skills.


• The role of the Coordinator of Residential Services (CRS) is to oversee the program, staff and services delivered to residents in residential placement.


• To uphold and maintain the quality of service provided by the program/YCS.


• Be accessible to residents and families. Serve as resident advocates.


• Coordinate and oversee all programming for the clients of the facility including supervision of the recreation schedule for all shifts and special events.


• In the absence of the Site Administrator, oversee daily operations of the facility.


• Participate in professional development.


• Supervise residential assistants, supervisors and support staff.


• Produce and implement all RA staff schedules.


• Facilitate site orientation for new hires.


• Complete assessments of residents, provide workshops to residents and engage residents in treatment goals.

Requirements:

• Valid NJ Driver's License HS Diploma/BA preferred.


• 3-5 years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a High school diploma.


• 1 year of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelors.


• leadership, communication, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, positive outlook, ability to engage residents and build residents.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer