LifeSet Specialist - Apply Using Job Code 20111

Middlesex Behavioral Health & Youth Services, Perth Amboy, NJ

• Responsible for providing community based case management and clinical services to a caseload of youth age 17-21, who are transitioning out of resource home care
• Provide services to address the needs of young people transitioning out of care and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood
• Specific needs include obtaining and maintaining safe and suitable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining employment, building a support system and remaining free from legal involvement
• Participates in evidenced based model utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing and is expected to adhere to this model throughout the intervention
• Works in the field with access to an agency vehicle and laptop and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social services field plus one year of experience required.
• Master’s degree and bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.  
• Strong organizational, knowledge of the community and the ability to advocate for client needs.
• Requires a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.  
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Work Schedule:   Full-Time
Apply Using Job Code:   20111