Youth Support Worker

1 month ago

Ewing Township, United States Mitchell Martin Inc. Full time

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for the position of Youth Support Worker

Type: Contract + Contract to Perm

Location: Ewing, NJ

POSITION STATEMENT:

As YSW, you will be responsible for providing therapeutic services and establishing a therapeutic milieu within a residential day treatment framework for children/adolescents.

Primary responsibilities are ensuring the client's safety and well-being, planning, and supervising programmed activities of daily living, providing therapeutic treatment services, facilitating client education, and serving as a positive role model for clients and staff.

A Youth Support Worker may also be assigned to administrative duties as needed.

Your role will be fundamental in creating a positive and supportive environment for the youth we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor/Director, the Youth Support Worker is responsible for helping to create a highly structured, professional, and nurturing environment for the youth served at Crossroads.

Youth Support Workers work with youth with complex behavioral health challenges to provide strength-based, family-friendly, and trauma-informed services.

In conjunction with the program treatment team, the Youth Support Worker creates and delivers individual and group psycho-educational and life skills activities promoting self-sufficiency traits, skill sets, habits, and other assets.

Youth are assessed in all areas of daily functioning to tailor services to each one's strengths and needs.

Services are experiential, with a strong preference for teaching skills where the youth can practice the skill themselves.

The Youth Support Worker also serves as a youth mentor/driver, providing transportation services as needed for program youth and reinforcing daily living and socialization skills.

These are representative duties and responsibilities; other assignments and tasks may be assigned as required.

Other Responsibilities:

Adhere to a professional code of ethics.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

Team-Oriented, Reliability

Assessment/observing & recognizing verbal/non-verbal triggers and behavior.

Goal setting/prioritizing & multi-tasking, resiliency, responsiveness

Engagement, capable of developing rapport with youth and families served.

Maintains client's rights and confidentiality.

Adaption to change and follow through.

Demonstrate initiative, patience & empathy.

Administers medication safely and accurately (as per specific program guidelines)

Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including mandatory overtime on occasion.

Will cooperate with UIR and any investigations.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Maintain SCM, first Aid and CPR Certifications

Maintain yearly Core Competency training as required by client or State Regulations.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check.

External Description

About client

Our client is a residential program providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children between the ages of 5 to 12. Our residents may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or challenging life circumstances. Maxine's house was designed to help children heal and grow by providing them with therapeutic care, education, and life training skills.

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.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology with one year of experience in direct care for youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting.

* A valid driver's license with a clean standing over the past 6 months is required.

* Physical & Drug Screening, Criminal Record History, FBI, and Child Abuse History Clearances.

* All new hires are required to successfully complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) certification within one week of hire.

* Training Overview:

* Duration: The SCM program spans three days.

* Physical Demands: Active participation in physically demanding activities is necessary.

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.

Resumes can be sent directly to rojane.joseph@hcmmi.com.

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