Residential Youth Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) Fisher Hall in New Jersey seeks a part-time on-site Youth Care Worker to supervise activities, support structured routines, and collaborate with case managers.

Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a high school diploma with 3+ years of youth-work experience in a behavioral group setting; a valid driver's license is required, and enrollment in an MSW program is encouraged for growth within the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in a related social service field (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Public Health, etc.).
• MSW enrollment preferred to achieve growth within the agency.
• High school diploma with 3+ years of youth-work experience in a behavioral group setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and support recreational and socialization activities.
• Lead milieu staff and collaborate with the youth's case manager, clinician, and prescriber.
• Engage with youth based on behavioral intervention plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Observe, document, and acknowledge positive behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related social service field

Job description

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) Fisher Hall in New Jersey seeks a part-time on-site Youth Care Worker to supervise activities, support structured routines, and collaborate with case managers.

Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a high school diploma with 3+ years of youth-work experience in a behavioral group setting; a valid driver's license is required, and enrollment in an MSW program is encouraged for growth within the agency.