Youth Support Specialist — Life Skills & Behavior Coach

Legacy Treatment Services Group; New Egypt (NJ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Legacy Treatment Services Group is seeking direct care professionals for the Ohana Program, a group home for adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Jersey. You will support Consumers in routines, academics, and community integration, helping them learn independence.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, applying positive reinforcement, and assisting with daily living tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus three years of experience with children/adolescents.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Experience relating to adolescents in a community or group-home setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Relate with adolescents and build rapport to support their independence.
• Attend academic events, medical visits, and community activities with Consumers.
• Teach life skills such as cooking, laundry, chores and daily routines.
• Use positive reinforcement and crisis de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, feeding and daily living tasks.

Skills

Driving License

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Youth engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Legacy Treatment Services Group is seeking direct care professionals for the Ohana Program, a group home for adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Jersey. You will support Consumers in routines, academics, and community integration, helping them learn independence.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, applying positive reinforcement, and assisting with daily living tasks.