YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Youth Support Specialist

If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of "THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY" for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.

Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today.

Program: SAIL - Youth Program

Location: 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, New Jersey

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $50,000.00

Program Hours 12pm - 8pm

2 Open positions

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents? Join our after-school partial care program, where you’ll have the opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships while working in a small, highly collaborative treatment environment that prioritizes individualized, client-centered care.

What Makes This Position Special

• Work in a small therapeutic program that allows for meaningful relationships and individualized, client-centered care for every youth.
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, including the Program Director, Therapist, and Prescriber, to provide comprehensive treatment.
• Make a lasting impact on adolescents navigating mental health challenges and the unique developmental issues of the teen years.
• Receive individual reflective supervision from the Program Director to support your professional development
• Access free continuing education, trainings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Job Description/Summary

The Youth Support Specialist (Case Manager) is responsible for providing structured partial care program services. An ideal candidate for this position will be energetic, creative, engaging, and be able to work effectively on a team. Will need to demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to manage group dynamics among adolescents (13-17 year olds). This is a great position for a recent college graduate with psychology, social work, and ABA background.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing direct care services; works with persons served and the multidisciplinary team to plan and implement the plan of care and subsequent reviews reporting changes in service.
• Provides transportation of all program participants to and from program and adheres to all transportation policies and procedures. Creates and manages daily transportation route.
• Prepares and facilitates group activities, which involve psycho education, medication education, nutrition, group counseling, behavior management, community meetings, coping skills, pre-vocational skills, alcohol/drug education, and support groups.
• Provides management to milieu; including behavioral modification, crisis intervention, moderating group dynamics, conflict resolution, and contraband searching

Qualifications

• Valid NJ driver’s license
• Complete background check/Fingerprinting requirement
• CPR/AED/First Aide (provided)

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and two years' experience in the provision of appropriate services to youth;

Competencies:

• Group experience
• Proficiently communicates- both written and verbal
• Exhibits critical thinking, adaptability and flexibility
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams)
• Satisfactory criminal background check, including a CARI check.
• Maintains required CPR/First Aid certification

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program