Youth Support Technician – PBS & Daily Living (IST III)

Neuropath Healthcare Solutions; Hackettstown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Sick time

Full-Time benefits

Job summary

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare seeks compassionate Individual Support Technicians (IST I‑III) to assist youth with I/DD in home and community settings. You will implement PBS strategies, develop ADLs, and support social skills, safety, and independence.

Roles include shifts 2–4 hours, 5–35 hours weekly, and collaboration with families. Candidate must meet NJ ISS criteria, hold a NJ driver’s license, and pass background checks; bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 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 encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to youth in home and community settings
• Implement PBS strategies and skill acquisition plans
• Support development of ADLs and Behavioral Needs including self-care, functional skills, behavior, and socialization
• Teach appropriate social behavior
• Utilize redirection and proactive strategies to address challenging behavior
• Train and coach parents/guardians to support skill generalization
• 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
• Implement assigned interventions and skill-building activities
• Support BADLs and IADLs
• Assist with data collection and documentation
• Follow supervision and program guidance

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication skills

Structured plans

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

I/DD practices

Behavioral redirection

Growth opportunities

PTO & Sick Pay

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare seeks compassionate Individual Support Technicians (IST I‑III) to assist youth with I/DD in home and community settings. You will implement PBS strategies, develop ADLs, and support social skills, safety, and independence.

Roles include shifts 2–4 hours, 5–35 hours weekly, and collaboration with families. Candidate must meet NJ ISS criteria, hold a NJ driver’s license, and pass background checks; bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.