Direct Support Professional; Residential Assistant

Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Job Category: Other Instructions/Direct

Requisition Number: RESID
009243

• Posted:
  July 14, 2026
• Part-Time

260 Union St, Hackensack
260 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA

Sawtelle Hall is a residential treatment facility serving vulnerable youth who may have diagnoses within the autism spectrum. Residential Assistants will be expected to provide positive support, caring assistance, and responsible supervision.

This position requires a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have exhibited 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 that may require attention by the treatment team

• Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health, etc.);
  Psychology preferred with experience working with youth
• High school diploma/GED required; 3 years or more experience working with youth in a group or behavioral setting
• Valid driver's license required
• 3 years experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting

Weekdays or weekends, full time/part time or on‑call shifts available.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid time off
• Life insurance / disability benefits / health and wellness programs
• 403 (B) savings and investment plans

Sawtelle Hall is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.