Youth Worker

State of New Jersey

Various, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42,762.84–$61,652.84 Per Year
SKILLS
Community Programs, Driver's License, Interpersonal Skills, Program Planning, Psychology, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Various, NJ
POSTED
10 days ago
Under direction of a Youth Work Supervisor, or other supervisor in a secure facility or residential community home, assists in the planning and implementation of programs relating to the everyday living activities of problem children to provide for the emotional and social advancement of the individual child, and to ensure the safety and welfare of the residents; provides appropriate responses to behaviors, utilizes appropriate behavioral management techniques, and assists in the management of resident group meetings prescribed objectives regarding interpersonal interaction, education, and personal adjustment; performs other related duties as required. Pay Rate:42,762.84 - 61,652.84 JOB LOCATIONS: Northern Region: -Northern Region Independence & Reentry Success Center (NRIRSC) Newark, NJ -Ocean RCH Forked River, NJ -Warren RCH Oxford, NJ -Voorhees RCH Glen Gardner, NJ -New Jersey Training School (NJTS) Monroe, NJ Southern Region: -Costello Prep Tabernacle, NJ -DOVES RCH Hopewell, NJ -Pinelands RCH Chatsworth, NJ -Southern Transitional Egg Harbor, NJ -Vineland Prep Vineland, NJ -Juvenile Medium Secure Facility Bordentown, NJ -Albert Elias Bordentown, NJ -Atlantic County Youth Center Egg Harbor, NJ EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in the direct care and/or training of children with social, emotional, psychological and/or behavioral problems in a residential or community centered program. NOTE: Thirty (30) semester credit hours from an accredited college, which shall have included at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in the behavioral sciences may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. NOTE: Applicants who possess the twelve (12) specific credits in the behavioral sciences may substitute additional experience for the remaining education. LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy announcement YJC #116-25, location preference, proof of degree (if applicable), and a current resume to the Recruitment Officer at jjcrecruitment@jjc.nj.gov

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State of New Jersey