Youth Support Worker - Sub

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Short Hour Professional Lumberton, NJ, US

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional

On-Call Primary 11am-7am or 12am-8am | Short Hour (SUB) | $17.00/Hour | Flexible Scheduling | Paid Training

Location:Lumberton, NJ

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 grow, succeed, and live a fulfilling life.

As a Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional
, you will provide direct care, guidance, and support to adolescents in a therapeutic residential setting. Your compassion, patience, and dedication will help create a safe and structured environment where youth can develop confidence, independence, and positive life skills.

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.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team?

Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance –
Available after 30 days of employment

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Training & Professional Growth

Complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) certification within one week of hire.

Three-day SCM training program.

Gain valuable experience in behavioral health and residential care.

Develop skills supporting youth with diverse needs.

Build relationships that change lives.

Support adolescents through personal challenges.

Encourage independence, confidence, and growth.

Help create a safe and positive living environment.

The Youth Support Worker | Direct Support Professional provides direct support and supervision to residents ages 14–21 in a therapeutic residential setting.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Provide direct care and support to up to five residents.
• Maintain a safe, supervised, and structured residential environment.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support youth through behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Provide transportation to appointments, activities, and community events.
• Assist with developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent therapeutic care.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Support behavior management strategies and positive outcomes.

• Maintain accurate resident records.
• Complete progress notes and incident reports.
• Communicate important information with the treatment team.
• Follow program policies and safety procedures.

• Dependable
• Professional
• Team-Oriented
• Positive
• Dedicated to Helping Others

Education & Experience

One of the following is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology with one year of direct care experience working with youth in a behavioral health agency or institutional setting;
• High school diploma with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Valid driver's license required with a clean driving record for the past six months.

Must successfully complete:

• Physical screening
• Drug screening
• Criminal Record History Clearance
• FBI Clearance
• Child Abuse History Clearance

Safety Crisis Management (SCM)…