On-Call Residential Assistant

**The YCS Sawtelle Lawnridge Program in Orange, NJ** provides intensive behavioral interventions for children, ages 5-21, with developmental and intellectual disabilities (including autism and co-occurring behavioral and/or mental health challenges in a natural, home-like setting. The program is currently hiring for Residential Assistants. **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:** - High school degree or equivalent + 3 years of direct care experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in a behavioral health or institutional setting - Valid driver's license **YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:** - Medical, Dental, and Vision - Paid time off - Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs - 403 (B) savings and investment plans - Potential public service loan forgiveness **Shifts Available:** - Full-time, Part-time, and on-call