Youth Support Worker, part-time

Job Description

Now Hiring: Youth Support Worker, Part-time

Location: Hope Homes - Holyoke House | Willingboro, NJ 08046

Pay: $17.00

Job Type: Part-time

Crossroads Programs, Inc. is seeking a direct care professional interested in joining our team as a Youth Support Worker in Willingboro, NJ. The ideal candidate is professionally passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Shifts Available:

• Friday-Monday (4p-12a) PT
• Saturday-Sunday (4p-12a) PT
• Saturday-Sunday (8a-4p) PT
  
  

Hope Homes – Holyoke House provides a therapeutic environment that focuses on providing individualized care and support to our residents, between 14 – 21 years old. Our team of professionals play a vital role in helping our adolescents navigate their unique challenges and empower them to reach their full potential. Hope Homes – Holyoke House believes in the power of a supportive and inclusive community.

Youth Support Worker | Responsibilities:

• Providing direct care and support to up to five residents, including supervision, meal preparation and transportation to appointments and activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individualized treatment for each resident.
• Collaborative with team members to ensure consistent and effective delivery of therapeutic care.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other career development activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete resident records, including progress notes and incident reports.
  
  

Benefits: Part-Time Positions

• Paid Training & Career Advancement
• A Great Team Environment
• We offer our team members DailyPay!
• Wellness Program & more
  
  

Qualifications:

• A high school or high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience working with individuals with I/DD in a group setting; OR
• An associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology and six months’ experience working with individuals with I/DD in a group setting; OR
• An associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field
  
  

Other requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Physical & Drug Screening, Criminal Record History, FBI, and Child Abuse History Clearances
  
  

The ideal Youth Support Worker:

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by these individuals.
• Will be able to assist with daily living activities and implement behavior management strategies.
• Can remain calm and composed in challenging situations, demonstrate patience and understanding.
  
  

Think you’re ready to join a team that’s making a difference in the lives of children? Great! Crossroads Programs, Inc. invest in our employees and value their contributions to our success. We can’t wait to hear from you.

WHO WE ARE: Crossroads Programs, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., is a nonprofit 501c3 behavioral health agency celebrating 40 years in service. We provide safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21.

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.

Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.