Youth Care & Support Specialist – Weekend Night Differential

Legacy Treatment Services Group; Titusville (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3.2 weeks

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Agency-paid holidays

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services is seeking direct support professionals to work with adolescents in a group home setting. You will relate with youths, accompany them to academic events, medical visits, and community activities, and teach practical life skills.

A valid driver’s license is required and baseline training is provided. The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with weekend shifts; benefits include PTO, insurance, 403(b) match, and tuition reimbursement as described by the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma/GED plus three years of experience working with children/adolescents.
• CPR/First Aid training provided after hire is part of the training program.

Responsibilities

• Relate with adolescents, understand what they are going through and build rapport.
• Attend and accompany academic events, shopping, community integration and medical visits.
• Teach life skills such as cooking, laundry and cleaning.
• Use crisis de-escalation skills when necessary and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Life skills coaching

Adolescent engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Legacy Treatment Services is seeking direct support professionals to work with adolescents in a group home setting. You will relate with youths, accompany them to academic events, medical visits, and community activities, and teach practical life skills.

A valid driver’s license is required and baseline training is provided. The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with weekend shifts; benefits include PTO, insurance, 403(b) match, and tuition reimbursement as described by the