Youth Support Worker

Job Description

Job Description

❤️ Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional

On-Call | Short Hour (SUB) | $18.50/Hour | Flexible Scheduling | Paid Training

Location: STAS Homes – Kerri’s House | Ewing, NJ

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Crossroads Programs, Inc. , we're not just hiring employees—we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe every young person deserves the opportunity to grow, succeed, and live a fulfilling life.

As a Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional , you will provide direct care, guidance, and support to adolescents in a therapeutic residential setting. Your compassion, patience, and dedication will help create a safe and structured environment where youth can develop confidence, independence, and positive life skills.

For more than 40 years, Crossroads Programs, Inc. has provided safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team?

???? Competitive Pay & Career Benefits

• $18.50 per hour

• Paid training and professional development

• Career advancement opportunities

• Supportive team environment

• Meaningful work with a mission-driven organization

???? Training & Professional Growth

• Complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) certification within one week of hire.

• Three-day SCM training program.

• Gain valuable experience in behavioral health and residential care.

• Develop skills supporting youth with diverse needs.

❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters

• Build relationships that change lives.

• Support adolescents through personal challenges.

• Encourage independence, confidence, and growth.

• Help create a safe and positive living environment.

What You'll Do

The Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional provides direct support and supervision to residents ages 14–21 in a therapeutic residential setting.

Your responsibilities may include:

Resident Care & Support

• Provide direct care and support to up to five residents.

• Maintain a safe, supervised, and structured residential environment.

• Assist residents with daily living activities.

• Support youth through behavioral and emotional challenges.

• Provide transportation to appointments, activities, and community events.

Treatment & Team Collaboration

• Assist with developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent therapeutic care.

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.

• Support behavior management strategies and positive outcomes.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate resident records.

• Complete progress notes and incident reports.

• Communicate important information with the treatment team.

• Follow program policies and safety procedures.

The Ideal Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate

✔ Patient

✔ Dependable

✔ Professional

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Positive

✔ Strong Communicator

✔ Dedicated to Helping Others

Qualifications

Education & Experience

One of the following is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology with one year of direct care experience working with youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting; or

• High school diploma with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Valid driver's license required with a clean driving record for the past six months.

• Must successfully complete:

  • Physical screening

  • Drug screening

  • Criminal Record History Clearance

  • FBI Clearance

  • Child Abuse History Clearance

Safety Crisis Management (SCM) Certification

• Required within one week of hire.

• Training duration: Three days.

• Requires active participation in physically demanding activities.

Schedule

On-Call | Short Hour (SUB)

Availability required for all shifts:

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Location:

STAS Homes – Kerri’s House
Ewing, NJ

???? Start a Career With Purpose

Some jobs provide support.

This job helps change lives.

If you are looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and commitment make a difference every day, we invite you to join the Crossroads Programs, Inc. team.

Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures.

Crossroads Programs, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"

About Our Organization

Crossroads Programs, Inc. is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Crossroads Programs is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) behavioral health agency celebrating more than 40 years of service. We provide safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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.