Trauma Support Specialist - Broome

Children•Binghamton, NY

About The Position

The Trauma Support Specialist is a positive, proactive, charismatic professional who builds relationships with youth in a residential setting. The role helps youth avoid crisis (CPEP) and provides trauma-informed intervention when crises occur. The posting lists part-time work as 8–20 hours per week and full-time work as up to 40 hours per week, with general hours including nights and weekends. Compensation is listed as $30 per hour for part-time staff with a bachelor's degree and $25 per hour for full-time staff with a bachelor's degree; for licensed clinicians, the listed rates are $50 per hour part-time and $40 per hour full-time. The role collaborates with youth, families, and involved service providers to support comprehensive care and follow each youth's treatment plan. Benefits available to all staff include student loan and tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, employee discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center, and professional development opportunities. Additional benefits are listed for full-time staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Two years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
A driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and a limited permit, or licensure/credentials as an LCSW, LMSW, LMHP, LCAT, or LMFT.

Responsibilities

Build supportive therapeutic relationships with youth and their families that meet their needs and follow their treatment plans.
Resolve conflict, de-escalate crises, monitor and address high-risk behaviors, maintain stabilization after a crisis episode, and prevent behavioral health symptoms from escalating.
Identify behavioral, emotional, or medical needs promptly and communicate them effectively to providers involved in the youth's care, with consent.
Confer regularly with the program supervisor and licensed professional, and with the program director as needed, regarding each child's progress.
Collaborate with the child or youth, family members, and other involved service providers to provide comprehensive care.

Benefits

Student loan and tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Employee discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center.
Opportunities for professional development.
For full-time staff: agency-paid CEUs, license preparation course, and license exam.
For full-time staff: 403(b) with a 6% employer contribution.
For full-time staff: PTO and 9 paid holidays.
For full-time staff: childcare reimbursement.
For full-time staff: health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA/FSA accounts.
For full-time staff: life insurance.