What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY?
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Job Title: Youth Support Specialist
Program: SAIL - Youth Program
Location: 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, NJ
Position Type: Full Time
Job Description/Summary
The Youth Support Specialist (Case Manager) is responsible for providing structured partial care program services. An ideal candidate for this position will be energetic, creative, engaging, and be able to work effectively on a team. Will need to demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to manage group dynamics among adolescents (13-17 year olds). This is a great position for a recent college graduate with psychology, social work, and ABA background.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing direct care services; works with persons served & multidisciplinary team to plan & implement the plan of care & subsequent reviews reporting changes in service.
- Assists clients in preparing for group activities; plans and facilitates therapeutic groups and activities, on the topics of: coping skills, anger management, life skills, health and nutrition, communication, values clarification, and goal setting.
- Provides transportation of all program participants to and from program and adheres to all transportation policies and procedures.
- Organizes and maintains presentation of the program group spaces and supply areas.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Valid NJ driver’s license
- Complete background check
- CPR/AED/First Aide (provided)
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and two years' experience in the provision of appropriate services to youth;
Competencies:
- Group experience
- Proficiently communicates- both written and verbal
- Exhibits critical thinking, adaptability and flexibility
- Demonstrates empathy and compassion
- Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams)
- Satisfactory criminal background check, including a CARI check.
- Maintains required CPR/First Aid certification
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
o Medical and Dental Insurance
o 403(b) Retirement Plan
o Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
o Disability and Life Insurance
o Employee Assistance Program
o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
o Training opportunities
o Employee Referral Bonus program
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