Residential Assistant

Job Description Job Description Residential Assistant – Basking Ridge, NJ Your next opportunity awaits at Horizon Staffing Resources Horizon Staffing Resources is seeking multiple qualified Residential Assistants for a residential school located in Basking Ridge, NJ. Residential Assistants will provide direct care to emotionally disturbed boys 8 to 18 years old.

This position will play a crucial role in helping each resident’s development as they provide counseling, supervision, behavior management, and physical plant management. There are two potential shifts available, one during after-school hours and overnight. Must be comfortable with physical restraining.

Hours/Schedule • 2:30p.m. to 11p.m. (After-School) • 10:30p.m. to 9a.m. (Overnight) Responsibilities: • Attend to resident’s physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs • Support at risk children by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans and/or behavioral plans • Delivery of counseling, supervision, behavior management, and physical plant management. • Assist as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team • Act with team members to develop individual resident treatment plans which guide the counselor's interactions with each resident • Conduct programs to address group behavior and needs • Leading resident group meetings, coordinating recreation activities, and other group functions. • Comfortable working in outside conditions in all types of weather • Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent • Valid Driver’s License – not currently suspended or suspended over the last three years • One year of experience working with youth in a behavioral health setting. Related experience will be working with youth in a similar age group • Excellent communication skills • Experience in behavior management • Experience with 1-1 care preferred • Experience with children preferred • Must have or be willing to get fingerprinted by the Board of Education.

Qualification Requirements • High School Diploma (required); or • An Associate’s (or higher) Degree; or • Some completion of study at an institution of higher learning (preferred) Company Description Horizon Healthcare Staffing is a leading healthcare staffing agency dedicated to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with rewarding job opportunities. We prioritize quality care, offer competitive compensation, and foster a supportive work environment for our employees. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Company Description Horizon Healthcare Staffing is a leading healthcare staffing agency dedicated to connecting qualified healthcare professionals with rewarding job opportunities. We prioritize quality care, offer competitive compensation, and foster a supportive work environment for our employees. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.