Coordinator of Residential Services (CRS)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) 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.

The primary purpose of this position: To oversee supervisors and residential assistant staff to ensure they provide quality daily hands-on care and supervision of assigned clients.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Document client observations and behaviors provide role modeling to adolescent population teach and interact provide recreation, promote socialization skills.
• The role of the Coordinator of Residential Services (CRS) is to oversee the program, staff and services delivered to residents in residential placement.
• To uphold and maintain the quality of service provided by the program/YCS.
• Be accessible to residents and families. Serve as resident advocates.
• Coordinate and oversee all programming for the clients of the facility including supervision of the recreation schedule for all shifts and special events.
• In the absence of the Site Administrator, oversee daily operations of the facility.
• Participate in professional development.
• Supervise residential assistants, supervisors and support staff.
• Produce and implement all RA staff schedules.
• Facilitate site orientation for new hires.
• Complete assessments of residents, provide workshops to residents and engage residents in treatment goals.

Requirements:

• Valid NJ Driver's License HS Diploma/BA preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a High school diploma.
• 1 year of experience providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting with a Bachelors.
• leadership, communication, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, positive outlook, ability to engage residents and build residents.
• Shift Tues-Saturday 3p-11p

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Group home or Residential facilities: 3 years (Preferred)
• Working with youth in a group or behavioral setting: 3 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $42,000