Direct Care Worker

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

State Sick leave

Competitive Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Direct Care Worker to provide direct supervision, support, transportation, and personal care for youth in in-home, temporary housing, or community-based settings.

The role focuses on safety, stability, independence, and daily functioning for youth facing behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges. The position requires flexibility and strong interpersonal skills to respond to diverse needs of youth and families, along with basic computer skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• 1 year of youth-facing experience preferred.
• CNA/CHHA or similar certification preferred.
• Medication administration certification highly preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Current driver''s license and reliable transportation required.
• Basic computer skills and EHR experience a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to youth.
• Assist with activities of daily living and transportation.
• Deliver in-home, residential, or community-based services.
• Support safety, stability, and independent functioning.
• Maintain documentation in EHR systems.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Status:

Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position:

The Direct Care Worker provides direct supervision, support, transportation, personal care, skill-building services, and stabilization to youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, mental health, developmental, medical, or family-related challenges. Services are delivered in-home, temporary housing or hotel-based, and community-based settings and are designed to promote safety, stability, independence, and successful functioning in daily life. Youth served may have behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, previous trauma, crisis needs, or complex child welfare involvement.

The Direct Care Worker serves as a positive role model and support person while assisting youth with individualized service goals, activities of daily living, behavioral support, medication administration, and community integration. This position requires flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to respond effectively to the diverse needs of youth and families.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or higher is preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with youth, individuals with behavioral health challenges, developmental disabilities, medical needs, or related populations preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), or similar certification is preferred.
• Medication Administration Certification with experience administering medication in accordance with regulatory experience is highly preferred.
• Experience providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Experience in home health, residential treatment, behavioral health, foster care, child welfare, or community-based human services programs.
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly preferred.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• State Sick leave
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.