Youth Direct Support Specialist (Full-time 32 hours, Part-time 16 hours)

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.

Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Youth Support Specialist - $20 / hour

Full-time 32 hours (Sund, Mon, Thurs, Sat 3-11pm)

Part-time 16 hours (Sun, Mon 11pm-7am)

Part-time 16 hours (Sat, Sun 7am-3pm)

The schedules available for this position can includes evenings and weekends.

Are you passionate about supporting youth in your community? Our community based Residential Care and Specialty Homes are designed for youth with intensive clinical and / or behavioral needs.

We are a leader in providing caring support and intensive therapy and looking to build our team.

• Orient youth within our program by providing compassion, assistance with individual plans and supervision as well as provide guidance to each youth / teen in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community / social integration, and / or 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 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 disability 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 Join Us?

• Per Diem positions 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.

We have a dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same come join our team