YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY•Toms River, NJ

4d•$0 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred Behavioral Health Group is hiring a full-time Youth Support Specialist (Case Manager) for its SAIL Youth Program in Toms River, New Jersey. The position provides structured services in an after-school partial care program for adolescents ages 13–17. The specialist builds therapeutic relationships and supports individualized, client-centered care in a small, collaborative treatment environment. The role works with a multidisciplinary team, including the Program Director, Therapist, and Prescriber. Program hours are 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The listed salary is $50,000, and there are two open positions. The ideal candidate is energetic, creative, engaging, comfortable working on a team, and able to communicate effectively and manage group dynamics among adolescents. The organization offers individual reflective supervision from the Program Director, free continuing education, training, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Valid New Jersey driver's license.
Complete the required background check and fingerprinting, including a CARI check.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience providing appropriate services to youth.
Group experience.
Proficient written and verbal communication.
Critical thinking, adaptability, and flexibility.
Empathy and compassion.
Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
Maintain required CPR/First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Psychology, social work, or ABA background, particularly for recent college graduates.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care services and work with persons served and the multidisciplinary team to plan and implement plans of care and subsequent reviews, reporting changes in service.
Transport program participants to and from the program in accordance with transportation policies and procedures; create and manage the daily transportation route.
Prepare and facilitate group activities involving psychoeducation, medication education, nutrition, group counseling, behavior management, community meetings, coping skills, pre-vocational skills, alcohol and drug education, and support groups.
Manage the milieu, including behavioral modification, crisis intervention, moderation of group dynamics, conflict resolution, and contraband searches.