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