YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER - SUB

CROSSROADS PROGRAMS; Hollybrook (NJ); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 26.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

DailyPay – Earned wages before payday

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - :

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Crossroads Programs, Inc. is seeking a Youth Support Worker / Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate care for adolescents in a therapeutic residential setting in Lumberton, NJ.

This on-call Short Hour (SUB) role includes Saturday and Sunday shifts with evening hours, paid training, and opportunities to grow in behavioral health. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering youth ages 5 to 21.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology with one year of direct care experience.
• High school diploma with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct care and support to up to five residents.
• Maintain a safe, supervised, and structured residential environment.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support youth through behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Provide transportation to appointments, activities, and community events.
• Assist with developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent therapeutic care.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Support behavior management strategies and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate resident records.
• Complete progress notes and incident reports.
• Communicate important information with the treatment team.
• Follow program policies and safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Dependable

Professional

Team-Oriented

Positive

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology + 1 year direct care

High school diploma + 3 years relevant experience

Descripción del empleo

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER - SUB

Short Hour Professional Lumberton, NJ, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 10425

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional

Saturday and Sunday 3pm-11pm or 4pm-12am | Short Hour (SUB) | $17.00/Hour | Flexible Scheduling | Paid Training

Location:Lumberton, NJ

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Crossroads Programs, Inc., we're not just hiring employees—we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe every young person deserves the opportunity to grow, succeed, and live a fulfilling life.

As a Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional, you will provide direct care, guidance, and support to adolescents in a therapeutic residential setting. Your compassion, patience, and dedication will help create a safe and structured environment where youth can develop confidence, independence, and positive life skills.

For more than 40 years, Crossroads Programs, Inc. has provided safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Available after 30 days of employment
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Training & Professional Growth

Complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) certification within one week of hire.

Three-day SCM training program.

Gain valuable experience in behavioral health and residential care.

Develop skills supporting youth with diverse needs.

Build relationships that change lives.

Support adolescents through personal challenges.

Encourage independence, confidence, and growth.

Help create a safe and positive living environment.

What You'll Do

The Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional provides direct support and supervision to residents ages 14–21 in a therapeutic residential setting.

Your responsibilities may include:

Resident Care & Support

• Provide direct care and support to up to five residents.
• Maintain a safe, supervised, and structured residential environment.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support youth through behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Provide transportation to appointments, activities, and community events.
• Assist with developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent therapeutic care.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Support behavior management strategies and positive outcomes.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate resident records.
• Complete progress notes and incident reports.
• Communicate important information with the treatment team.
• Follow program policies and safety procedures.

The Ideal Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Dependable
• Professional
• Team-Oriented
• Positive
• Dedicated to Helping Others

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• One of the following is required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology with one year of direct care experience working with youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting; or
• High school diploma with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required with a clean driving record for the past six months.
• Must successfully complete:
  • Physical screening
  • Drug screening
  • Criminal Record History Clearance
  • FBI Clearance
  • Child Abuse History Clearance
• Safety Crisis Management (SCM) Certification
  • Required within one week of hire.
  • Requires active participation in physically demanding activities.

Schedule

On-Call | Short Hour (SUB)

Availability required for Saturday and Sunday

3:00pm - 11:00pm or 4pm-12am

Location:
Lumberton, NJ

Start a Career With Purpose

This job helps change lives.

If you are looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and commitment make a difference every day, we invite you to join the Crossroads Programs, Inc. team.

Crossroads Programs, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"

About Our Organization

Crossroads Programs, Inc. is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Crossroads Programs is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) behavioral health agency celebrating more than 40 years of service. We provide safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.