Agency Operated Boarding Home Youth Care Specialist (Full Time)
The Children's Village
Location
Valhalla, New York
Quick overview
The Youth Care Specialist is responsible for implementing therapeutic and structured programming for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. They will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and serve as role models for the youth.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with preference given to those with experience working with youth. A valid NYS driver's license is required, and bilingual Spanish is preferred.
Job description
The current shift available is Tuesday through Saturday from 3pm to 11pm.
Position Overview
To carry out therapeutic, nurturing, structured and positive programming with emotionally, psychiatrically and/or behaviorally challenged youth. The Youth Care Specialist (YCS) shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The YCS is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional.
Position Qualifications
High school diploma or GED, required. Experience working with high school aged youth in schools, residential or related settings, preferred. Some college, preferred. Paid experience working directly with youth, preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred. Must have and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license.
Schedule: Evening Shift
The children’s village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.