Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Community Programs, Community and Social Services, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Driver's License, Facilities Management, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Leadership, Operations, Organizational Skills, Project/Program Management, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, Recreation, Risk, Schedule Development, Service Delivery, Social Work, Special Education, Team Player, Training/Teaching
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.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Document client observations and behaviors provide role modeling to adolescent population teach and interact provide recreation, promote socialization skills.
- The role of the Coordinator of Residential Services (CRS) is to oversee the program, staff and services delivered to residents in residential placement.
- To 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.
Requirements:
- Valid NJ Drivers 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 Bachelors.
- leadership, communication, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, positive outlook, ability to engage residents and build residents.
YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Each day YCS provides services to thousands of New Jersey families who have children, birth – adulthood, with special needs. Some of the children at our group homes are separated from their loved ones and have been affected by trauma, others are affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities that adversely affect their behavior. Many families receive the intensive in-home and community support that enables their families to stay together. Whatever the need, the caring YCS staff is prepared to offer individualized educational, mental health and/or behavioral health programming. With your support, we can help every individual find hope, and cultivate strength and resilience for a brighter future.