LifeTies, Inc. is a Mercer County, 501(c)3 non-profit established in 1981. The mission of LifeTies is to nurture wellness and self-sufficiency in vulnerable youth, young adults and their families LifeTies, Inc. is a supportive network of professional staff and trained volunteers dedicated to creating programs for youth to overcome the effects of abuse, neglect or homelessness. Our programs offer a nurturing, safe environment to heal, learn and become equipped with the tools to work towards a brighter future.

Are you committed to working to positively impact the lives of youth and young adults? LifeTies, is looking for trauma-informed professionals to join our team. 

LifeTies, Inc. is hiring for a full time Residential Support Professional- Medical Case Management (RSP-MCMT)Trainee to work in residential home in Ewing (Mercer County) with adolescent youth ages 16-21 who may identify as LGBTQ+, have chronic health conditions, and/or have behavioral health needs.

Learn more about our programs at www.lifeties.org

Hours:  Sunday through Thursday 7am-3pm

Pay rate:  $17.00/hr

Benefits:

Paid time off, wellness days, sick time, 403B savings plans, and an employee assistance program for all staff. 

Responsibilities and Duties

The RSP-MCMT is charged with the duty to provide quality health care and medical case management, as well as genuine care and concern; evidenced based behavior support; and teach life-skills for our persons served who range in age from 16-21.  

Essential Functions: Include the following, other duties may be assigned

• Participating in treatment meetings, providing medical reports and updates
• Developing relationships with doctors, nurses and other medical health providers in service to youth.
• Tracking data on youth health and entering data into electronic records system
• Auditing medical files and medication storage
• Supervising daily interactions in the group home and in the community.
• Fostering positive relationships with persons served, families, team members, providers and other community members.
• Serving as advocates for persons served; and teaching them to appropriately self-advocate.
• Facilitating life skills activities (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, organization).
• Completing well written electronic documentation of activities in the home, behaviors of persons served, and  life skills activities.
• Administering first aid and CPR as needed.
• Ensuring the privacy and dignity of persons served.

High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience; or BSW/Bachelors in behavioral science with 1 year experience; or a Medical Assistant w/ 2 years experience; or LPN with 1 year experience: working in an organization or school setting with youth ages 16-21 with behavioral health challenges; LGBTQ+; and/or with chronic health conditions.  Must have a driver's license in good standing; complete criminal and other background checks.

Core Competencies:

• Networking
• Advocacy
• Person-centered care
• Detailed-oriented
• Teamwork
• Professionalism and Ethical standards
• Technologically Competent 

Employee Classification:  Full-time or Part Time

Applicants must either be fully vaccinated (and boosted if applicable) for COVID-19.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Sign On Bonus

$1000.00

The bonus will be paid in two installments, half will be paid on the next regularly scheduled pay date after you start employment with LifeTies, Inc., the other half will be paid 12 months  after date of hire.   The sign on bonus is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.  In the event you leave LifeTies, Inc. within 12 months of your date of hire, you will be responsible for reimbursing LifeTies, Inc. for the entire sign on bonus.  

LifeTies, Inc. is an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) employer.  LifeTies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training