Youth Specialist

SCO Family of Services • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

The Youth Specialist provides continuous supervision and therapeutic support to youth in the program. The role helps maintain a safe, structured, and caring environment; implements group and individual treatment plans using the Missouri approach; and supports residents’ health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals. The Youth Specialist accompanies youth to school, appointments, and group activities, addresses negative behaviors, and provides immediate therapeutic crisis intervention. The position requires varying hours as needed and completion of Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training and required refreshers.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Previous experience in group work involving direct care and interaction with children.
• Successful completion of Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training, including a written test and demonstration of competency to perform physical restraints as specified by the program and regulatory body.
• Successful completion of all required SCM refreshers to maintain continued employment.
• Ability to work varying hours as required.
• Valid driver’s license from New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.
• Ability to provide excellent references.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 “eyes on” supervision of clients, ensuring compliance with the daily schedule and maintaining program structure.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans utilizing the Missouri approach.
• Develop and model effective relationships and behaviors with youth, co-workers, and the treatment team.
• Ensure residents receive quality care regarding health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals.
• Provide immediate therapeutic crisis intervention.
• Support a safe, orderly, caring, and therapeutic environment in keeping with the program’s mission.
• Accompany youth to school, appointments, and group activities.
• Appropriately confront negative behaviors whenever they occur.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED