YOUTH GROUP WORKER
Youth Group Worker sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
The requirements come down to a bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under direction, supervises and conducts group and individual activities designed to benefit juveniles with behavioral problems; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Organizes, supervises, and conducts various activities for a group of juveniles with behavioral problems.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings to plan individual and group programs.
- Monitors and records individual and group actions and behavior during planned activities.
- Prepares reports concerned with individual and group behavior.
- Organizes, supervises, and participates in recreational and social activities for groups and individuals.
- Implements various plans and programs to aid juveniles with problems of adjustment.
- Conducts individual and group counseling to discuss emotional and behavioral problems facing juveniles.
- Assists juveniles in resolving personal problems by using counseling techniques.
- Assist juveniles in developing improved sense of responsibility towards themselves and society.
- Consults with other agencies and parents when necessary.
- Prepares reports.
- Maintains essential records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, or related fields.
Experience
One (1) year of experience in professional counseling and guidance or in professional work in the fields of teaching, social welfare, or medical social services.
License
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 the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of psychological and social problems of juveniles. Knowledge of social, economic, and psychological causes of deviant behavior. Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques. Knowledge of government and private agencies that can afford help in rehabilitating juveniles. Knowledge of problems involved in dealing constructively with personality disorders, social behavior, and social relationships. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods. Ability to utilize modern counseling and guidance techniques to understand the individual limitations of juveniles. Ability to interview juveniles who may be emotionally upset and antagonistic. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. NOTE: Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills. - Bilingual in Spanish and English SPECIAL SKILL Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for experience. LC N/A23-Bilingual In Spanish And EnglishLC N/A23- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 10/10/1996