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 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

Bachelor 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 GED

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends Part time or On-Call shift

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 (2% match)


• Potential public service loan forgiveness

Sawtelle 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