Residential Youth Support Worker

2 months ago


New York, New York, United States Sevita Full time
Empowering Youth, Enriching Lives

New Jersey Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, provides residential and treatment foster care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system.

Our Mission

We help youth gain stability, comfort, and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. Our personalized programming is designed to meet the unique needs of each youth, providing a safe and supportive environment for growth and development.

Responsibilities
  • Orient youth within our program by providing compassion, assistance with individual plans, and supervision, as well as guidance in daily living, personal care, financial management, community/social integration, and job skills development.
  • Establish a therapeutic relationship focused on building relationships, direct support, and service delivery.
  • Organize and determine recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations.
  • Coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and life skills training.
  • Provide transportation to school, activities, and appointments.
  • Provide thorough and proper documentation and notes in collaboration with team members.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma with at least 1 year of verifiable experience working with Youth At-Risk or a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice, or Psychology.
  • Experience providing service to teens ages 10-18 with emotional, medical, and behavioral disabilities required.
  • Valid driver's license in good standing.
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
  • A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
Why Sevita?
  • Part-time schedules available.
  • Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
  • Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.


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