Job Description
Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.
These are just some of the words to describe what its like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you share the same qualities?
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.
Job Duties
• 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
Job Requirements
3 years of experience working with youth in a behavioral setting. High School Diploma required. Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or a related field preferred. Valid Drivers License
Schedule
Full Time & On-Call available
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 • Potential public service loan forgiveness
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ewing, NJ |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1918 |
| Website | http://ww.ycs.org/ |
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Skills
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- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
- Psychologyunmatched
- Sociologyunmatched
About Company
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.
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