Agency Operated Boarding Home Youth Care Specialist (Part Time)

The Children's Village • Valhalla, NY

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About The Position

To carry out therapeutic, nurturing, structured and positive programming with emotionally, psychiatrically and/or behaviorally challenged youth. The Youth Care Specialist (YCS) shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The YCS is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Must have and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with high school aged youth in schools, residential or related settings, preferred.
• Some college, preferred.
• Paid experience working directly with youth, preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees