Job Description

Sawtelle Hall is a residential facility serving youth 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

Bachelor level degree requires 1 year of experience working with youth in a group or behavioral setting.

High school diploma requires 3 years or more working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.

Valid driver's license required

S. 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 Health insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance
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