Position Title: Residential Crisis Aide

The Residential Crisis Aide is part of a team responsible for creating and maintaining a therapeutic milieu for our youth, both in the cottage and in the school. This is achieved in part by the supervision of youth based on their individual needs and following their Individual Crisis Management Plan. Assisting youth with daily living, providing individual and group support. Facilitates opportunities for building and maintaining positive connections with family and/or resources. Ensuring the safety and welfare of all youth in care at New Directions.

New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Pay and benefits

• 120 hours of paid time off your first year, not including an additional 13 agency holidays.

• Access to life, dental and medical insurance.

• 401k with up to 3% agency matching.

• $19.04/hr minimum to start.

• Consistent Monday - Friday, 7:00a - 3:00p schedule.

• Join our company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.

• $250 bonus after 6 months.

  Minimum Education and Skills

• High school Diploma/GED(required).

• Valid driver's license(required).

• Must be able to build appropriate, respectful relationships with youth, guide their development, manage unit/cottage effectively, participate in overall treatment plan, and be able to exercise common sense and professional judgment.

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.