Residential Assistant

Overview

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Fisher Hall is a group residence home for high risk boys and girls ages 5–13 with challenges and mental health disorders. We are seeking flexible days and hours; primary need is a 3pm–11pm shift (Monday–Friday or on weekends).

Fisher Hall is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), a behavioral health and social services agency that has cared 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
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• 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 the youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber.
• Engage and interact with youth based on behavioral intervention plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Observe, document, and acknowledge positive behaviors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• 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 grow within the agency.
• High school diploma with 3+ years of experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday or Saturday & Sunday (flexible days); full-time or part-time.

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