Residential Assistant
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Sawtelle 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 responsiblesupervision. 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 working with youth if your highest education is a high school diploma* 1 year working with youth with bachelors degree* High school diploma or equivalent required* Valid driver's license required