Direct Care Worker - Full-Time Opening

Youth Advocate Programs; Lakewood Township, Absecon (NJ, NJ); In loco; USD 47.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Youth Advocate Programs, Camden, NJ is hiring Direct Care Workers for full-time roles. You will support youth with daily living tasks, behavior management, and community integration, delivering services in home-based and residential settings.

The role requires readiness to transport clients, document care, and collaborate with families and supervisors. A High School diploma is required, with many preferred certifications and experience in behavioral health.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or higher preferred.
• 1 year of youth work or related behavioral health experience preferred.
• CNA/CHHA certification preferred.
• Medication administration certification preferred.
• Experience with activities of daily living support.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience in home health or community-based services preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Mansioni

• Provide direct supervision, support, transportation, and personal care to youth.
• Deliver skill-building services and stabilization in-home or community settings.
• Support individualized service goals and activities of daily living.
• Respond flexibly to diverse needs of youth and families.

Conoscenze

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher

Descrizione del lavoro

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Direct Care Worker - Full-Time Opening

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Camden County, NJ
Camden, NJ, USA

• Travel Required : Yes
• Pay or shift range: $47,000 USD to $52,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DIREC003214

Description

There are Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.

Status: Full-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:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Paid time off.
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

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.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to homes and schools

Skills

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills Intermediate

Intermediate

Microsoft Office Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Experience in home health, residential treatment, behavioral health, foster care, child welfare, or community-based human services programs.

Experience providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living.

Medication Administration Certification with experience administering medication in accordance with regulatory experience is highly preferred.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), or similar certification is preferred.

1-3 years: Minimum 1 year of experience working with youth, individuals with behavioral health challenges, development disabilities, medical needs, or related populations preferred..

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Preferred

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