Youth Support Worker

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Regular Part Time Professional Willingboro, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Support Worker

Part-Time | All Shifts Available | $ Per Agency Request

Additional shifts available.

At Crossroads Programs, Inc., we're 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.

$Per Agency Request

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.

Your responsibilities may include:

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.

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

Education & Experience

One of the following is required:

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 accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Valid driver's license required.

Must successfully complete:

Physical screening

Drug screening

Criminal Record History Clearance

FBI Clearance

Child Abuse History Clearance

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to…