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Sevita Youth Support Specialist in New Jersey
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DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Caregiver, you’ll provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to help them live well in their community and environment. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career.
Youth Support Specialist in Group Home
$20/hr
1 part-time position available: Sat-Mon 7am-3pm
Are you passionate about supporting youth in your community? Our community based Residential Care and Specialty Homes are designed for youth with intensive clinical and/or behavioral needs. We are a leader in providing caring support and intensive therapy and looking to build our team.
Orient youth within our program by providing compassion, assistance with individual plans and supervision as well as provide guidance to each youth/teen in the areas of daily living, personal care, financial management, community/social integration, and/or job skills development.
Establish a therapeutic relationship focused on building relationships, direct support, and service delivery.
Organize and determine recreational outings to observe behaviors and record observations.
Coordinate, organize, and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, and life skills training.
Provide transportation to school, activities, and appointments.
Provide thorough proper documentation and notes in collaboration with team members.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma with at least 1 year of verifiable experience working with Youth At-Risk or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Criminal Justice, or Psychology
Experience providing service to teens ages 10-18 with emotional, medical, and behavioral disability required
Valid driver’s license in good standing
CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
Why Join Us?
Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
We have a dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same – come join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.