Individual Support Technician (IST I) - Needed in Somerset County

Neuropath Healthcare Solutions; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off & Sick Pay (Full‑Time)

Sick Time Off (STO)

Ongoing Job Training

Job summary

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is seeking an Individual Support Technician to assist youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings across Somerset County. The IST I will help clients acquire and generalize daily living skills, adaptive behavior, and socialization using Positive Behavior Support strategies.

Typical schedule ranges from 5–35 hours per week with 2–4 hour shifts based on family and program needs, with supervision available within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, social work, human services, or related field.
• At least 1 year supervised experience developing PBS/ADL intervention plans.
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).
• Must meet NJ ISS eligibility criteria (CSOC/DDD eligible, NJ residents).
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to youth in home and community settings.
• Implement Positive Behavior Support strategies and skill acquisition plans.
• Support development of ADLs and behavioral needs (self-care, functional skills, behavioral support, socialization).
• Teach appropriate social behavior and use redirection for challenging behavior.
• Train and coach parents/guardians to support skill generalization and consistency.
• Collect accurate service data and submit visit notes per compliance standards.
• Ensure client safety and well-being at all times.
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, supervision, and trainings.
• Follow all agency policies, NJ CSOC/DDD guidelines, and professional standards.
• Develop and update behavior support and skill acquisition plans.
• Analyze data trends to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Provide supervision and guidance to IST II and IST III staff.

Skills

Active listening

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Empathy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Individual Support Technician (IST I) - Needed in Somerset County

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Therapeutic Support Services designed to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Rooted in evidence‑based practices, we are dedicated to delivering individualized care that promotes independence, safety, and meaningful outcomes for every client.

Who We Are

At Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare, we provide individualized therapeutic services to help youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve meaningful life skills and increased independence.

Job Summary

As an Individual Support Technician, you will work directly with youth with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities to help them acquire, retain, and generalize assisted daily living skills, adaptive behavior, and socialization. Services are delivered using Positive Behavior Support strategies in clients’ homes and outpatient youth centers. Providers typically work 5–35 hours per week with 2–4 hour shifts scheduled based on family and program needs.

Roles & Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Provide individualized support to youth in home and community settings.
• Implement Positive Behavior Support strategies and skill acquisition plans.
• Support development of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Behavioral Needs, including:
  • Self‑Care: eating, dressing, hygiene
  • Functional Skills: telephone use, fine motor tasks
  • Behavioral Support: self‑calming, proactive strategies, challenging behavior redirection
  • Socialization: communication, community integration
• Teach appropriate social behavior.
• Utilize redirection and proactive strategies to address challenging behavior.
• Train and coach parents/guardians to support skill generalization and consistency.
• Collect accurate service data and submit visit notes per compliance standards.
• Ensure client safety and well‑being at all times.
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
• Follow all agency policies, NJ CSOC/DDD guidelines, and professional standards.
• Develop and update behavior support and skill acquisition plans.
• Analyze data trends to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Provide supervision and guidance to IST II and IST III staff.
• Ensure fidelity of implementation across service deliveries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education, social work, human services, or related field.
• ≥ 1 year supervised experience developing and implementing PBS/ADL intervention plans.
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills.

Qualifications (All Levels)

• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).
• Must serve youth who meet NJ ISS eligibility criteria (CSOC/DDD eligible, NJ residents).
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently in home and community settings.
• Must pass all state and federal background checks.
• Pre‑employment, post‑conditional job offer drug screen required.
• Bilingual (Spanish‑speaking) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Active listening and emotional intelligence.
• Patience, compassion, and empathy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement structured plans with flexibility.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based practices for individuals with I/DD.
• Strong engagement and behavioral redirection skills.
• A dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive Pay.
• Paid Time Off &Sick Pay (Full‑Time):
  • PTO accrual based on years of service (13–20 days annually).
  • Sick Time Off (STO) up to 40 hours per year.
• Paid Time Off & Sick Pay (Part‑Time):
  • PTO accrual based on years of service (up to 40 hours annually).
  • Sick Time Off (STO) up to 40 hours per year.
• Ongoing Job Training.

Health and Ancillary Benefits

• ICHRA Health Coverage Reimbursement Plan.