Behavioral Support Specialist
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of CFTSS, the Behavioral Support Specialist provides behavioral health support services to children, adolescents, and their families through home- and community-based services. Using a strengths-based approach, this role delivers psychoeducation, skill-building interventions, caregiver support, and care coordination to promote emotional well-being, personal independence, and positive outcomes for children and families. Reporting to the Director, the Behavioral Support Specialist manages a caseload of approximately 12–14 clients and collaborates with families, providers, and community partners to support treatment goals. This position requires travel throughout the Bronx and Manhattan, flexibility schedule to meet the needs of children and families, and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment while delivering services in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in children's mental health, addiction services, foster care, child welfare, juvenile justice, or a related behavioral health setting required.
- Knowledge of trauma, violence, and their impact on children, adolescents, and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, families, professionals, and individuals from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Ability to travel throughout the Bronx and Manhattan to provide home- and community-based services.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program and client needs.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) preferred.
- Experience providing home- and community-based services preferred.
- Experience utilizing evidence-based practices or intervention models preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychoeducation to children, youth, and families regarding behavioral health diagnoses, treatment options, and available supports.
- Utilize a strengths-based approach to assist children, youth, and families in identifying individual strengths and community supports to address behavioral health needs.
- Deliver skill-building interventions that promote personal independence, emotional regulation, social and interpersonal development, and healthy coping strategies.
- Provide support and education to family caregivers to strengthen their ability to support treatment goals and child well-being.
- Carry a caseload of approximately 12–14 clients while delivering services in home and community-based settings.
- Collaborate effectively with families, professionals, and community partners from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds to support coordinated care.
- Monitor client progress, treatment timelines, and established goals to promote positive outcomes.
- Communicate client progress, barriers, and service needs with appropriate staff and stakeholders to support coordinated service delivery.
- Complete progress notes and required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
- Submit billing encounter forms in a timely manner.
- Utilize best practices to support quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA, and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment
- Work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
