Youth Support Worker

Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive paid training program

Full-Time | All Shifts Available | $18.50/Hour | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Paid Training | Daily Pay Available

• Tuesday–Saturday: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Sunday–Thursday: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Sunday–Thursday: 7:00AM-3:00PM

At Crossroads Programs, Inc., we are not just hiring employees—we’re building a team of compassionate professionals who believe every young person deserves the opportunity to live a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for meaningful work, we’ll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a lasting difference in the lives of adolescents.

For more than 40 years, Crossroads Programs, Inc. has provided safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21. At Crossroads Programs, Inc., our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference‑makers. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

• $18.50 per hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Daily Pay – access your earned wages before payday
• Wellness Program
• Employee Growth Opportunities

• Comprehensive paid training program
• Earn while you learn
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
• Professional development and continued learning

• Build relationships that change lives
• Help adolescents achieve personal goals
• Support independence, confidence, and emotional growth
• Make a positive impact every day
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving others

The Youth Support Worker provides direct care, supervision, and support to adolescents ages 14–21 in a therapeutic residential setting. This role helps create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where youth can develop skills, build confidence, and work toward their individual goals.

• Provide direct care and support for up to five residents.
• Maintain a safe, supervised, and structured residential environment.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with residents.
• Support youth through daily challenges with patience and understanding.

• Assist with meal preparation and daily living activities.
• Provide transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings.
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Support positive behavior management strategies.

• Maintain accurate resident records, progress notes, and incident reports.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with team members to provide consistent therapeutic care.

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a group setting; or
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a non-social work or psychology field with six months of I/DD group-setting experience; or
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an…