In-Home Youth Behavior Assistant

The Thrive Network • N/A, NJ

21d

About The Position

In-Home Behavior Assistant for Youth (PT) - Teachers are encouraged to apply! Join our diverse team of caring professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children, individuals, and families.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education, or related field
• Two or more years of experience working with children.
• Must possess a driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (vehicle must be documented by the agency to be insured and registered).
• Must complete CSOC Certification required
• BA Training: Intensive In-Community (IIC) & Behavioral Assistance (BA) Orientation
• Working with a Trauma Lens in Crisis Intervention
• Social and Emotional Learning: Learning Community Meeting
• Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and the NJ Prevention of DV Act
• Social and Emotional Learning with Youth and Families in the Children’s System of Care
• Foundations of Developmental Disabilities
• Understanding Youth and Adolescent Substance Use Disorders: Insights for Children's Systems of Care Workers
• Motivational Interviewing
• The Nurtured Heart Approach
• Good computer skills; familiarity with smartphone applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as assessments and procedure manuals.
• Must consent to and pass a criminal background check.
• Must comply with all HIPAA (confidentiality) laws as it relates to Protected Health Information.
• Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and a self-starter.
• Must be creative, enthusiastic, and a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Have taken clinical coursework.
• Are bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct service to children, adolescents, and families.
• Identifies and intervenes with the needs of abused and neglected children and adults.
• Works collaboratively with each youth’s assigned therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level