What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (3p-11p FT includes a $1,000 Sign On Bonus!) position at Youth Consultation Service (YCS)?
Fisher Hall is a group residence home for high risk boys & girls ages 5 -13 with challenges and mental health disorders.
We are seeking flexible days and hours, however, our primary need is the hours/shift from 3pm-11 pm (Monday through Friday or on the weekends).
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervise, organize, and support recreational and/or socialization activities
- Play an active role in leading the milieu staff through youth’s structured routine while collaborating with youth’s case manager, clinician, and prescriber
- Engage and interact with youth based on behavioral intervention plans
- Maintain a clean, safe environment
- Observing, documenting, and acknowledging positive behaviors
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred. Preference to those interested in enrolling in an MSW program, to achieve growth within the agency.
High school diploma requires 3 years or more working with youth in a behavioral group setting.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Schedule: Weekdays or Saturday & Sunday (Flexible days) Full time or Part time
Fisher Hall 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
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Group home or Residential facility: 3 years (Preferred)
- Working as a peer counselor, youth group or mentor/tutor: 3 years (Required)
- Working with youth in a group or behavioral setting: 3 years (Required)
- Volunteer work with youth in any professional capacity: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
