YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Youth Support Worker

Location: Holyoke | Willingboro, NJ 08046

F L S A: Non - Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Sunday - Thursday 3pm-11pm

Pay: $18.50 per hour

We are seeking highly motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team as a Youth Support Worker | Youth Care Professional. Are you ready to join a team that’s making a difference in the lives of children? If you have a passion for working with children, possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk children, we're looking for you! Join Us in Transforming Lives!

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and supports to up to five residents, including supervision, meal preparation and transportation to appointments and activities.
• Assists with the development and implementation of individualized treatment for each resident.
• Collaboratives with team members to ensure consistent and effective delivery of therapeutic care.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and other career development activities.
• Maintains accurate and complete resident records, including progress notes and incident reports.

Benefits and Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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

In addition, the ideal Youth Support Worker

• Is knowledgeable of child development, behavior management, and therapeutic techniques.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.
• Will exhibit excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Has a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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.

About Company:

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. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide 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.