Sawtelle Hall is a psychiatric residential treatment facility serving vulnerable and high-risk youth who may have, but are not limited to a diagnosis within the autism spectrum.
RA's 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 experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver's license required
- Work Schedule FT 3p-11p
Sawtelle Hall is a program of Youth Consultation Service (YCS), which 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.
YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Group home or Residential care facility.: 3 years (Preferred)
- Working as a peer counselor, youth group or mentor/tutor.: 3 years (Required)
- Working with youth in a group or behavioral setting.: 3 years (Required)
- Volunteer work with youth in any professional capacity.: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person