Residential Assistant

The YCS Sawtelle Lawnridge Program in Orange, NJ provides intensive behavioral interventions for children, ages 5-21, with developmental and intellectual disabilities (including autism and co-occurring behavioral and/or mental health challenges) in a natural, home-like setting. The program is currently hiring for Residential Assistants.

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:

• High school degree or equivalent + 3 years of direct care experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in a behavioral health or institutional setting • Valid drivers license

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

Shifts Available:

• Full-time • Part-time • On-call