Now Hiring: Youth Support WorkerLocation: Community Care for Kids (CCK) | Willingboro, NJ 08046Pay: $17.00 Job Type: Full-timeCrossroads Programs, Inc. is seeking a direct care professional interested in joining our team as a Youth Support Worker in Willingboro, NJ. The ideal candidate is professionally passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities.Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of youth facing behavioral health challenges? Join our Community Care for Kids Flexible Solutions team.Responsibilities: As a Youth Support Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a structured, professional, and nurturing environment for the youth we serve at Crossroads Programs, Inc. - Community Cares for Kids. Your primary responsibilities will include:Collaborating with a treatment team to provide strength-based, family-friendly, and trauma-informed services to youth with complex behavioral health challenges.Designing and delivering individual and group psycho-educational and life skills activities that empower youth to develop self-sufficiency traits, skill sets, habits, and other assets.Conducting comprehensive assessments of youth's daily functioning to tailor services to their unique strengths and needs.Providing experiential, hands-on skill-building opportunities for youth to practice and develop valuable life skills.Serving as a mentor and driver, offering transportation services as needed and reinforcing daily living and socialization skills.This is a dynamic role that may encompass additional assignments and tasks as required to support our mission of empowering youth to lead successful, fulfilling lives.Benefits:Medical, Dental and Vision benefits401k, Life & Disability InsuranceGenerous PTOPaid Training & Career AdvancementA Great Team EnvironmentCompetitive WagesDailyPay - a voluntary benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it!HSA & FSALife Assistance ProgramWellness Programs & more!Core Competencies:Ethical Adherence: Uphold a professional code of ethics.Effective Communication: Excel in both oral and written communication.Observation & Behavior Recognition: Skillfully assess verbal and non-verbal cues and behavior.Conflict De-escalation: Proficiently manage conflicts and maintain composure.Goal Setting & Resilience: Set and prioritize goals, multitask, and respond resiliently to challenges.Engagement & Rapport: Build strong rapport with youth and families served.Positive Role Model: Serve as a positive example for others.Flexibility: Adapt to changing situations and needs.Initiative: Proactively address issues and seek improvement opportunities.Patience & Empathy: Exhibit patience and empathy in interactions.Medication Administration: Administer medications as required, following protocols.Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years experience (some program elements require a minimum of 3-5 years) working in a direct service capacity with youth in an out of home treatment setting.Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or Counseling is preferred.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. Crossroads is an affiliate of Apis Services Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.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.Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.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. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.