DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Job description

WH is a Residential program for boys ages 15-19.

We are seeking flexible days and hours for our program.

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 (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health etc.), Psychology preferred.

High school diploma requires 3 years or more working with youth in a behavioral or group setting.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends (Flexible days)

WH 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:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

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

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Group home or Residential facility: 3 years (Preferred)
• Working with youth in group or behavioral setting: 3 years (Required)
• Working as a peer counselor, youth group or mentor/tutor: 3 years (Required)
• Volunteer work with youth in any professional capacity: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19