Youth Consultation Servicesposted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Camden, NJ
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
About the position
Sawtelle Camden is a psychiatric residential treatment facility serving vulnerable and high-risk youth ages 14-21 who may have, but are not limited to a diagnosis within the autism spectrum. Personal 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
