Coordinator Residential Service

Overview

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.

• Document client observations and behaviors; provide role modeling to adolescent population; teach and interact; provide recreation; promote socialization skills.
• Coordinate and oversee the program as Coordinator of Residential Services (CRS), including oversight of staff and services delivered to residents in residential placement.
• 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.

• 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 Bachelor's degree.
• Leadership, communication, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, positive outlook, ability to engage residents and build rapport with residents.

YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer