YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER

❤️ Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Support Worker

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

Additional shifts available.

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

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.

Why Join Our Team?

💰 Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits

• $Per Agency Request

🎓 Paid Training & Career Growth

• Comprehensive paid training program

• Earn while you learn

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization

• Professional development and continued learning

❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters

• 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

What You'll Do

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:

Resident Care & Supervision

• 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.

Daily Living & Treatment Support

• 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.

Documentation & Team Collaboration

• 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.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

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

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and team members.

• Understanding of autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities preferred.

• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

• Ability to assist with daily living activities and behavior support strategies.

Schedule

Full-Time

Shifts Available:

All Shifts

Location:

Gamewell CSAP

🌟 Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Crossroads Programs, Inc. team.

Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures.

Crossroads Programs, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"

About Our Organization

Crossroads Programs, Inc. is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.