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Residential Assistant

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Youth Consultation Service

Newark, NJ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/14/2026

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Residential Assistant Youth Consultation Service - 3.1 Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Adolescents Working with individuals with mental health conditions Working with youth Full Job Description Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding. These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at
YCS. YCS
employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Bright Start, Davis House, and Phoenix are intermediate-term transitional group residence homes for high-risk boys and girls ages 5 -16 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. 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 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 Must be 21 years old or older 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.