YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY • Toms River, NJ

13h • $0 - $42,000 • 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 role provides structured services in an after-school partial care program for adolescents ages 13–17. The position works in a small, collaborative therapeutic setting focused on individualized, client-centered care and building therapeutic relationships with youth navigating mental health challenges and developmental issues. The Youth Support Specialist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including the Program Director, Therapist, and Prescriber. The role includes individual reflective supervision from the Program Director and access to continuing education, training, and professional development.

Requirements

• Valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Complete the required background check and fingerprinting, including a CARI check.
• A 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Empathy and compassion.
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Maintain required CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services and work with persons served and the multidisciplinary team to plan and implement plans of care, complete subsequent reviews, and report changes in service.
• Transport program participants to and from the program in accordance with transportation policies and procedures, and create and manage daily transportation routes.
• 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 through behavioral modification, crisis intervention, moderation of group dynamics, conflict resolution, and contraband searches.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and prescription insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision insurance, Aflac, and pet insurance.
• Staff training and development opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Free continuing education and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Individual reflective supervision from the Program Director.

What This Job Offers

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