What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Assistant position at Youth Consultation Service?
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 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 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
