Sawtelle Sewell is a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 14-21. 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:
• Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health, etc.), Psychology preferred • Working with youth in a group setting for 3 years or more with a high school diploma • Must have a valid drivers license
Schedule:
• Weekdays or Weekends • Part-time or On-Call shifts
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
Sawtelle Sewell 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