Coordinator Residential Service (890-294)

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. **YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer**