Child Support Professional - 00321 - Mon-Fri 4PM-12AM

WellLife Network•Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Support Professional is a member of the Community Residence Program team who helps create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances. Reporting to the Program Supervisor/Social Worker and the Program Director, the role provides direct care, supervision, emotional support, and guidance through daily routines, structured activities, and supportive relationships. The professional models positive behavior and healthy coping skills, applies strength-based and trauma-informed practices, and promotes residents’ personal growth and independence while balancing empathy with accountability. The role includes teaching daily living, social, and independent living skills; supporting household routines; participating in service planning; transporting residents to appointments, school, and activities; encouraging family involvement; providing informal counseling and behavioral support; and assisting residents with adherence to medication schedules under clinical staff supervision. The position also requires timely documentation and incident reporting, participation in meetings, training, and program events, and other duties as assigned. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The position is located at Manorville Community Residence in Manorville, New York.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with children with emotional or behavioral needs or challenges.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Patience, empathy, and commitment to supporting youth through personal growth and recovery.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, preferably in human services or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized supervision and care to residents, maintaining their safety, well-being, and emotional stability.
Model positive behavior, professionalism, and respect, reinforcing program values.
Use strength-based and trauma-informed techniques to build trust, resilience, and recognition of residents’ strengths.
Teach and support daily living, social, and independent living skills; document progress and accomplishments.
Help maintain a nurturing, structured therapeutic environment that supports emotional regulation, positive social interaction, and personal growth.
Participate in household routines and responsibilities, including cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal planning, meal preparation, and organization, while coaching residents.
Participate in treatment and service planning meetings and contribute observations about residents’ goals and care strategies.
Apply trauma-sensitive approaches and respond to residents’ emotional needs and triggers.
Accompany and transport residents to appointments, school, and recreational activities while maintaining their safety and providing support.
Encourage and facilitate appropriate family involvement and support family collaboration, reunification, and stability.
Provide informal counseling, mentorship, and emotional support to build residents’ coping strategies, communication skills, and confidence.
Support residents’ adherence to prescribed medication schedules according to established protocols and under clinical staff supervision.
Assist residents with behavior management and crisis or conflict intervention; document incidents promptly.
Complete required reports, logs, and other documentation accurately and on time in accordance with program and OMH standards.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions and participate in special events, including the annual Family Bonds Retreat.
Perform other duties as assigned and contribute to a collaborative team culture.