Direct Support Professional; Residential Assistant

Position: Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)
Location: Sicklerville

Sawtelle Cedar Brook 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

3 years or more experience working with youth in a behavioral group setting with a high school diploma.

High school diploma or equivalent required

Valid driver's license required

Weekdays or Weekends Full time/Part time or On-Call shifts.

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)

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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