Youth Behavioral Support Specialist (After School/Evening)

ALIGN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Align Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Assistant to support youth ages 5-20 in home, school, and community under CSOC. This part-time role offers flexible after-school and evening hours and involves implementing the treatment plan, coaching skills, and documenting progress.

You must have a high school diploma, be 21+, and have at least one year of relevant experience; a NJ driver's license and reliable transportation are required. We provide onboarding and supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a comparable environment, meaning post high school work supporting the behavioral or mental health needs of youth.
• Valid NJ driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Availability for after school and evening hours.
• Patience, follow through, and comfort working inside family homes.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with youth ages 5 through 20 in their home and community, carrying out the behavioral goals from the treatment plan.
• Model, coach, and practice skills in the moment: routines, coping strategies, communication, following expectations.
• Help youth regulate and recover safely when behavior escalates, and coach caregivers to carry the strategies forward when you are not there.
• Write a progress note for every session and submit it in CYBER within the agency timeframe.
• Attend Child Family Team meetings when requested and check in regularly with the assigned IIC clinician.
• Work under the supervision of appropriate clinical staff, as required by N.J.A.C. 10:77.

Skills

Patience

Follow through

Comfort working in family homes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Align Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Assistant to support youth ages 5-20 in home, school, and community under CSOC. This part-time role offers flexible after-school and evening hours and involves implementing the treatment plan, coaching skills, and documenting progress.

You must have a high school diploma, be 21+, and have at least one year of relevant experience; a NJ driver's license and reliable transportation are required. We provide onboarding and supervision.