Youth Support Specialist

The Salvation Army • Syracuse, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services is hiring a Youth Support Specialist for their Family Services Behavioral Health Program. This role involves mentoring and positively influencing children and teens aged 1-21, with each client case requiring approximately 2 hours of service per week. The position offers flexibility in scheduling and is ideal for individuals passionate about helping children and families and seeking a career in Human Services. The goal is to help children develop skills to become active, engaged, and productive members of their community.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or Technical School is required.
• Related experience working with at-risk youth or youth with mental health/special needs.
• Must have access to private transportation.
• Valid NYS Driver License.
• Ability to telecommute.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Work experience within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the client (child/youth) to develop and apply skills in a natural setting.
• Provide planned and/or crisis respite services.
• Assist with the building of developmentally appropriate skills to promote personal and community competence.
• Increase the social and interpersonal skills of the client (child/youth).
• Provide services to the client within an individual and group settings within the community.
• Services provided can take place during the day, weekdays and/or weekends.
• Will work with the client in a range of settings to include where they live, socialize, work, attend school and at the agency's facility.
• Responsible for the delivery & proper documenting of services in accordance with Medicaid billing and our agency standards.
• Collaborate with service providers that may play a role in the established treatment plan and the continued planning of the client's care.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and trauma-informed practice by integrating the understanding into the daily responsibilities.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings with the direct Supervisor.
• Participate in mandatory and recommended training programs.

Benefits

• Starting rate of pay at $23.00 per hour
• Flexibility in your weekly schedule

What This Job Offers

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