Per-Diem Residential Assistant

**Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.** These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Davis House is a intermediate-term transitional group residence homes for high-risk boys and girls ages 5 -16 with behavioral challenges and mental health disorders. 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 providing direct care to youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting - High school diploma or equivalent required - Valid driver's license required **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