Direct Support Professional (Residential Assistant)

Youth Consultation Service Inc

Hammonton, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Community Programs, Community and Social Services, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Driver's License, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Medication Administration, Medications, Personal Care, Psychology, Public Health, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Side Effects, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Hammonton, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Hammonton CSAP (Crisis Stabilization and Assessment Program) is intended to work with high-risk behavior clients.

Residential Assistants Supervisors are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties. Provide quality daily care (personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, and other related tasks) to ensure the health and safety of clients in the residence and community.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Assist clients in meeting their individual goals and objectives as defined in their Individual Habilitation Plan. • Dependent on client's IHP, teach/support the client with the following: • bath • toilet • change adult absorbent underwear and linens • grooming and dressing • self-administration of medication. • Demonstrate a basic understanding of medications, purpose and side effects. • Demonstrate proper body mechanics and mobility transfer technique to prevent injuries. • De-escalate potential crisis situations and if necessary be prepared to control client physically.

Keep accurate and timely records.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred working with youth.

1 year or more experience with a high school diploma working with youth in a behavioral group setting.

Valid Drivers license.

High School diploma or GED.

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 (2% match).

Potential public service loan forgiveness.

Hammonton CSAP 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.

About the Company

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Youth Consultation Service Inc

Each day YCS provides services to thousands of New Jersey families who have children, birth – adulthood, with special needs.  Some of the children at our group homes are separated from their loved ones and have been affected by trauma, others are affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities that adversely affect their behavior. Many families receive the intensive in-home and community support that enables their families to stay together. Whatever the need, the caring YCS staff is prepared to offer individualized educational, mental health and/or behavioral health programming. With your support, we can help every individual find hope, and cultivate strength and resilience for a brighter future.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1918
WEBSITE
http://ww.ycs.org/