Youth Support Technician — PBS Skills, Flexible Hours

Neuropath Healthcare Solutions; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off & Sick Pay (Full‑Time)

Sick Time Off (STO)

Ongoing Job Training

Job summary

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is seeking an Individual Support Technician to assist youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings across Somerset County. The IST I will help clients acquire and generalize daily living skills, adaptive behavior, and socialization using Positive Behavior Support strategies.

Typical schedule ranges from 5–35 hours per week with 2–4 hour shifts based on family and program needs, with supervision available within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, social work, human services, or related field.
• At least 1 year supervised experience developing PBS/ADL intervention plans.
• Experience supervising or mentoring support staff.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).
• Must meet NJ ISS eligibility criteria (CSOC/DDD eligible, NJ residents).
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to youth in home and community settings.
• Implement Positive Behavior Support strategies and skill acquisition plans.
• Support development of ADLs and behavioral needs (self-care, functional skills, behavioral support, socialization).
• Teach appropriate social behavior and use redirection for challenging behavior.
• Train and coach parents/guardians to support skill generalization and consistency.
• 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 trainings.
• Follow all agency policies, NJ CSOC/DDD guidelines, and professional standards.
• Develop and update behavior support and skill acquisition plans.
• Analyze data trends to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Provide supervision and guidance to IST II and IST III staff.

Skills

Active listening

Emotional intelligence

Patience

Empathy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is seeking an Individual Support Technician to assist youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings across Somerset County. The IST I will help clients acquire and generalize daily living skills, adaptive behavior, and socialization using Positive Behavior Support strategies.

Typical schedule ranges from 5–35 hours per week with 2–4 hour shifts based on family and program needs, with supervision available within a