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Individual Support Technician (IST I) Needed in Warren County
Job Location:
Job Location:
Belvidere, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Individual Support Technician (IST I)- Needed in Warren County
IST I Lead / Planner Tier
Who We Are
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides Comprehensive Therapeutic Support Services designed to address a wide range of emotional behavioral and developmental challenges. Rooted in evidencebased practices we are dedicated to delivering individualized care that promotes independence safety and meaningful outcomes for every client.
We are currently seeking compassionate and motivated Individual Support Technicians (IST I IST II and IST III) to support youth (ages 521) receiving Individual Support Services (ISS) in home and communitybased settings.
Job Summary
As an Individual Support Technician you will work directly with youth with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to help them acquire retain and generalize assisted daily living skills adaptive behavior and socialization. Services are delivered using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies in clients homes and outpatient youth centers.
Providers typically work 535 hours per week with 24 hour shifts scheduled based on family and program needs. This role is handson skillbuilding (not clinical therapy) and focuses on independence functional life skills and client safety.
Role Focus:Program planning oversight supervision and datadriven decisionmaking.
Roles & Responsibilities (All Levels)
- Provide individualized support to youth in home and community settings
- Implement Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies and skill acquisition plans
- Support development of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Behavioral Needs including:
- SelfCare: eating dressing hygiene
- Functional Skills: telephone use fine motor tasks
- Behavioral Support: selfcalming proactive strategies challenging behavior redirection
- Socialization: communication community integration
- Teach appropriate social behavior
- Utilize redirection and proactive strategies to address challenging behavior
- Train and coach parents/guardians to support skill generalization and consistency
- Collect accurate service data and submit visit notes per compliance standards
- Ensure client safety and wellbeing at all times
- Participate in case reviews team meetings supervision and required trainings
- Follow all agency policies NJ CSOC/DDD guidelines and professional standards
- Develop and update behavior support and skill acquisition plans
- Analyze data trends to monitor progress and outcomes
- Provide supervision and guidance to IST II and IST III staff
- Ensure fidelity of implementation across service deliveries
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in psychology special education social work human services or related field
- 1 year supervised experience developing and implementing PBS/ADL intervention plans
- Experience supervising or mentoring support staff
- Strong data analysis and documentation skills
Qualifications (All Levels)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorship available)
- Must serve youth who meet NJ ISS eligibility criteria (CSOC/DDD eligible NJ residents)
- Valid New Jersey Drivers License and reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently in home and community settings
- Must pass all state and federal background checks
- Preemployment postconditional job offer drug screen required
- Bilingual (Spanishspeaking) candidates are encouraged to apply
Skills
- Active listening and emotional intelligence
- Patience compassion and empathy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to implement structured plans with flexibility
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with evidencebased practices for individuals with I/DD
- Strong engagement and behavioral redirection skills
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Empowering individuals and families through compassionate behavioral health care, therapy, and wraparound services tailored to promote lasting recovery.
