Direct Support Professional; Residential Assistant

Overview

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

• 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

• 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