Direct Support Professional Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Direct Support Professional Youth Consultation Service – 3.1 Hackensack, NJ Job Details Part-time From $18.50 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid orientation Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Master of Social Work Caregiving experience (3-5 years) Caregiving Tutoring Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Meal preparation Public health Social Work Group home Full Job Description Fisher Hall is a group residence home boys & girls ages 5 -13 with challenges and mental health disorders. Duties include but are not limited to: Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities Play an active role in leading the milieu staff through youth’s structured routine while collaborating with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber Engage and interact with youth based on behavioral intervention plans Maintain a clean, safe environment Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred. Preference to those interested in enrolling in an MSW program, to achieve growth within the agency. High school diploma requires 3 years or more working with youth in a behavioral group setting. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Schedule:

Weekdays or Saturday & Sunday (Flexible days) Part time Fisher 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 Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan 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