Senior Youth Group Worker - Middlesex County

Middlesex County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Youth Group Worker to join the Department of
Public Safety & Health. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of Youth Group Workers to develop, implement, and
supervise individual and group activities aimed at supporting juveniles with behavioral challenges. The Senior Youth Group Worker will play a key role in fostering a positive and supportive environment for youth, guiding them through structured programs designed to improve their behavior, social skills, and overall well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of youth development, crisis intervention, and the ability to lead and mentor others in a team-oriented setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Takes the lead over other Youth Group Workers, and works with other Youth Group Workers engaged in organizing, supervising, and conducting various activities for a group of juveniles with behavioral problems.
• Advises and assists other Youth Group Workers in implementing programs for juveniles designed to develop an improved sense of responsibility and duty towards themselves and society.
• Attends, and may conduct professional staff meetings to plan individual and group counseling sessions to discuss emotional and behavioral problems facing juveniles.
• May assist juveniles in resolving personal problems by using counseling techniques.
• Consults with other agencies and parents when necessary. Monitors and records individual and group behavior during planned activities. Prepares reports and maintains records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, or related fields.
• Two (2) years of experience in counseling and guidance or in work in the fields of teaching, social welfare, or medical social services.
• Possession of a master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.
• Appointees 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 essential duties of the position.

Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.