What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Assistant position at Youth Consultation Service?
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.
CSAP Program (Crisis Stabilization and Assessment) at Winslow is a short-term intensive treatment home for adolescents with neurodevelopment/psychiatric/medical needs.
Assistants are expected to have a unique sensitivity to recognize and appropriately respond to clients who may have evidenced difficulties.
(We have flexible days to meet your needs for shifts and guidance by a wonderful psychiatric and medical support team.)
Duties include but not limited to:
- Document client observations and behaviors.
- Provide role modeling to adolescent population.
- Teach and interact with clients
- Provide recreation and promote socialization skills.
- Promote socialization skills.
- Observation and documentation of success along with identifying current or suggesting new therapeutic goals which may require attention by the treatment team
- Carrying out expected interventions
- Keep accurate and timely records.
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license.
H.S. Diploma/G.E.D.
Bachelor’s degree with one year experience or High school graduate (or equivalent) with 3 years of experience providing direct care to individuals with I/DD in a behavioral health or institutional setting.
Schedule: Monday-Friday or Saturday & Sunday (Flexible days)
Full time or Part time 7:00a-3:00p, 3:00p-11:00p, 11:00p-7:00a
YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer