Youth Support Technician — PBS & Life-Skills Coach

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off & Sick Pay (Full-Time)

Paid Time Off & Sick Pay (Part-Time)

Ongoing Job Training

Professional Growth

Job summary

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare seeks an Individual Support Technician to assist youth with I/DD in home and community settings. You will help clients acquire daily living skills, practice PBS strategies, and promote independence and safety.

Role emphasizes hands-on support, data collection, and collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent skill generalization and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years supervised experience implementing behavior support plans and teaching ADL/IADL skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available).
• Must pass all state and federal background checks.
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to youth in home and community settings.
• Implement PBS strategies and skill acquisition plans.
• Develop ADLs/IADLs and support functional life skills and safety.
• Teach appropriate social behavior and use redirection when needed.
• Train and coach parents/guardians to support skill generalization.
• Collect accurate service data and submit visit notes per compliance.

Skills

Active listening

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

I/DD knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare seeks an Individual Support Technician to assist youth with I/DD in home and community settings. You will help clients acquire daily living skills, practice PBS strategies, and promote independence and safety.

Role emphasizes hands-on support, data collection, and collaboration with families and a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent skill generalization and positive outcomes.