Location: Sicklerville,NJ, USA
Sawtelle Home Cedar Brook is a psychiatric residential treatment facility serving vulnerable and high-risk youth ages 14- 21 who may have, but are not limited to a diagnosis within the autism spectrum.
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