What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at The Salvation Army?
Youth Support Specialist (Skill Builder)
Behavioral Health, The Salvation Army
Now Hiring Immediate Multiple Openings Available
Work hours by the case starting rate of pay at $23.00per hour!
Allows for flexibility in your weekly schedule.
Considering a career path within the field of Human Services supporting children and their families?
A position as a Youth Support Specialists-Skill Builder could help you to begin a rewarding career in Human Services.
The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services Family Services Behavioral Health Program is hiring!
Multiple Positions available for our Youth Support Specialist position.
Youth Support Specialists work by assigned Client Cases as mentors to children and teens from 1-21 years of age.
One client case would only require you to work 2 hours per week. How many cases are you willing to work?
We are seeking individuals with a passion for helping others, and a desire to do good in their own community.
The position of Youth Support Specialist https//youtu.be/cdTR_D0i9IY provides services designed to restore, rehabilitate, and support a child developmentally.
The goal of the Youth Support Specialist is to help the child become an active and productive member of their family and community.
This position is a great career advancement opportunity for a candidate who is considering a career path within the field of Human Services working with children and their families.
Overview of the essential duties and responsibilities
Behavioral Health, The Salvation Army
Now Hiring Immediate Multiple Openings Available
Work hours by the case starting rate of pay at $23.00per hour!
Allows for flexibility in your weekly schedule.
Considering a career path within the field of Human Services supporting children and their families?
A position as a Youth Support Specialists-Skill Builder could help you to begin a rewarding career in Human Services.
The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services Family Services Behavioral Health Program is hiring!
Multiple Positions available for our Youth Support Specialist position.
Youth Support Specialists work by assigned Client Cases as mentors to children and teens from 1-21 years of age.
One client case would only require you to work 2 hours per week. How many cases are you willing to work?
We are seeking individuals with a passion for helping others, and a desire to do good in their own community.
The position of Youth Support Specialist https//youtu.be/cdTR_D0i9IY provides services designed to restore, rehabilitate, and support a child developmentally.
The goal of the Youth Support Specialist is to help the child become an active and productive member of their family and community.
This position is a great career advancement opportunity for a candidate who is considering a career path within the field of Human Services working with children and their families.
Overview of the essential duties and responsibilities
- Assist the client (child/youth) to develop and apply skills in a natural setting.
- Provide planned and/or crisis respite services.
- Assist with the building of developmentally appropriate skills to promote personal and community competence.
- Increase the social and interpersonal skills of the client (child/youth).
- Provide services to the client within an individual and group settings within the community.
- Services provided can take place during the day, weekdays and/or weekends.
- Will work with the client in a range of settings to include where they live, socialize, work, attend school and at the agency's facility.
- Responsible for the delivery & proper documenting of services in accordance with Medicaid billing and our agency standards.
- Collaborate with service providers that may play a role in the established treatment plan and the continued planning of the client's care.
- Demonstrate cultural competence and trauma-informed practice by integrating the understanding into the daily responsibilities.
- Attend weekly supervision meetings with the direct Supervisor.
- Participate in mandatory and recommended training programs.
- Education minimum of High School diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or Technical School is required.
- Experience related experience working with at-risk youth or youth with mental health/special needs.
- Transportation must have access to private transportation.
- License Valid NYS Driver License
- Telecommute ability to telecommute
- Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word & Excel
- Work experience within a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary : $23