Child Support Professional - 0009T - Mon-Fri 4PM-12AM

WellLife Network•Dix Hills, NY

11h•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Support Professional is a member of WellLife Network’s Community Residence Program team, helping create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances. The role provides direct care, supervision, emotional support, and guidance through daily routines, structured activities, and supportive relationships. The professional models positive behaviors and healthy coping skills and helps residents build independence and achieve personal goals using a patient, consistent, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach. The position works with residents, families, and program staff on skill development, service planning, family engagement, behavioral support, and medication adherence under clinical staff supervision. It also involves maintaining a home-like living environment, transporting residents to appointments, school, and activities, and completing required documentation in accordance with program and OMH standards. The position reports to the Program Supervisor/Social Worker and the Program Director. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight. Staff must remain awake and alert at all times. Due to required staffing ratios, breaks are not guaranteed and require supervisor approval; staff are paid for all hours worked.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with children who have emotional or behavioral 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.
Experience working with children with emotional or behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized supervision and care that supports residents’ safety, well-being, and emotional stability.
Model positive behavior, professionalism, and respect, reinforcing program values.
Use strength-based and trauma-informed approaches to build trust, resilience, and residents’ use of personal strengths.
Teach and support daily living, social, and independent living skills; document progress and recognize accomplishments.
Help maintain a structured, nurturing therapeutic environment that supports emotional regulation, social interaction, and growth.
Participate in household routines and coach residents in cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and organization.
Participate in treatment and service planning meetings and share observations relevant to residents’ goals.
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 relationships that promote reunification and stability.
Provide informal counseling, mentorship, and emotional support to help residents develop 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 behavioral and emotional challenges and intervene calmly and effectively during crises or conflicts.
Document incidents promptly and complete required reports, logs, and other documentation accurately and on time.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions and participate in special events, including the annual Family Bonds Retreat.
Follow work rules and regulations in the current union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Comply with OMH staffing ratios of 3:1 during awake hours and 4:1 during overnight hours.
Remain awake and alert at all times to provide supervision and support to youth.
Perform other duties as assigned.