Direct Care Worker - Full-Time Opening

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

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

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is hiring Direct Care Workers to provide in-home and community-based support to youth facing behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges.

Responsibilities include supervision, personal care, daily living activities, and coordination with families and providers. The role emphasizes flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, transportation, and the ability to work with diverse youth populations; CNA/CHHA or relevant certification is preferred, CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or higher preferred.
• Experience with youth or behavioral health preferred.
• CNA/CHHA or similar certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and support to youth.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Support medication administration.
• Facilitate community integration.
• Promote safety and stability.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

EHR experience

Transportation & driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job 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
• Dental
• 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.