Residential Assistant

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?

The YCS Kilbarchan campus in Paterson, NJ (Border of Elmwood Park) serves as a residential treatment center for adolescent males and high-risk adolescent males. Currently, Kilbarchan is hiring for a Residential Assistant.

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:

1. 1 year of experience working with youth in a behavioral setting.
2. High School Diploma required.
3. 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