Direct Support Professional — Youth Residential Care Mentor

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Titusville (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

EAP

Certification training

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional to build trusting relationships with adolescents in a residential setting. You will mentor youth, encourage positive decision-making, and support daily activities such as school, appointments, and recreation.

The role requires at least a high school diploma (or Bachelor's) with experience, a valid driver's license, strong communication and teamwork, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HS diploma with 3 years' experience with children or adolescents.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to work with adolescents in a residential treatment setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and mentor youth daily.
• Promote positive decision-making and life skills.
• Support school, medical appointments, family visits, and recreational activities.
• Use crisis de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Participate in recreational activities and model healthy behaviors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Driving

Lifting 50 lbs

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma/GED + 3 years experience

Job description

Legacy Treatment Services in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional to build trusting relationships with adolescents in a residential setting. You will mentor youth, encourage positive decision-making, and support daily activities such as school, appointments, and recreation.

The role requires at least a high school diploma (or Bachelor's) with experience, a valid driver's license, strong communication and teamwork, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.