Youth Support Worker

Apis Services, Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,485 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training & Career Advancement

A Great Team Environment

DailyPay

Job summary

Apis Services, Inc. seeks a Youth Support Worker for Kerri's House in Ewing Township, NJ. The role involves providing direct care and support to children aged 5 to 12 who have experienced trauma. The Worker will develop individualized treatment plans, manage documentation, and collaborate with a dedicated team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology and relevant experience. A valid driver’s license is essential. The position offers competitive pay from $18.50 to $20.50 per hour and benefits like paid training and DailyPay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology with one year of experience in direct care for youth.
• High school diploma holders with a minimum of three years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• A valid driver's license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to up to five residents.
• Assist with individualized treatment development and implementation.
• Collaborate with the team for effective delivery of therapeutic care.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Behavior management

Therapeutic techniques

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or psychology

High school diploma with 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Sunday - Thursday 3pm-11pm
Tuesday - Saturday 3pm-11pm
Sunday - Thursday 3pm-11pm

Pay: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour

Are you ready to join a team thats making a difference in the lives of children? Great! We have the job for you!

About Kerri's House

Kerri's House is a residential program providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children between the ages of 5 to 12. Our residents may have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or challenging life circumstances. At Kerri's House, we help children heal and grow by providing them with therapeutic care, education, and life training skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to up to five residents, including supervision, meal preparation and transportation to appointments and activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individualized treatment for each resident.
• Collaborative with team members to ensure consistent and effective delivery of therapeutic care.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other career development activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete resident records, including progress notes and incident reports.

Benefits

• Paid Training & Career Advancement
• A Great Team Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Wellness Program & more
• We offer our team members DailyPay! Get paid your first day of work if you wish and any day, if you need your earnings before payday!

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in social work or psychology with one year of experience in direct care for youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting.
• High School diploma holders with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• A valid driver's license with a clean standing over the past (6) months is required.
• Physical & Drug Screening, Criminal Record History, FBI, and Child Abuse History Clearances.
• All new hires are required to successfully complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) certification within one week of hire.

Training Overview

• Duration: The SCM program spans three days.
• Physical Demands: Active participation in physically demanding activities is necessary.

Ideal Youth Support Worker

• Is knowledgeable of child development, behavior management, and therapeutic techniques.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.
• Will exhibit excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Has a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

WHO WE ARE

Crossroads Programs, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., is a nonprofit 501c3 behavioral health agency celebrating 40 years in service. We provide safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21.

About Company

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.