Personal Assistant (Direct Support Professional)
Youth Consultation ServiceNew Jersey, United States
Posted February 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Youth Consultation Service provides comprehensive residential, in‑community, and in‑home care for approximately 1,500 children daily, addressing trauma, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. The organization delivers individualized services across autism support, foster care, education, infant care, and therapeutic residences for developmentally disabled and psychiatric patients. By partnering closely with families and communities, YCS fosters hope, resilience, and healthier futures for at‑risk youth. Its integrated, family‑centered approach and breadth of specialized programs distinguish YCS as a leader in holistic child and youth care.
Job Description
We are hiring a Personal Assistant for our residential care program in Haledon, NJ, to provide daily care and support to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Experience working with developmental disabilities preferred
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