Youth Specialist

Youth Specialist (Youth ACT Clinical Support Staff) $6,000 Sign-On Bonus | Full-Time | Community-Based Behavioral Health Make a Difference Every Day Liberty Resources is seeking a compassionate Youth Specialist to join our Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT) team. In this role, you'll provide community-based behavioral health services that help youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) build the skills needed to succeed at home, in school, and in their communities. Why Join Liberty Resources? $6,000 Sign-On Bonus Competitive pay and generous Paid Time Off Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Continuing Education Opportunities Supportive, collaborative team environment Family-friendly workplace Position Summary As a Youth Specialist, you'll provide strength-based, trauma-informed services in homes, schools, and community settings. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you'll help youth and families achieve individualized treatment goals while promoting emotional, behavioral, social, and independent living skills. Responsibilities Provide community-based rehabilitative and supportive services to youth and families. Deliver services in home, school, and community settings. Support treatment goals through engagement, skill-building, and recovery-focused interventions. Collaborate with families, schools, healthcare providers, and community partners. Participate in crisis intervention, safety planning, and stabilization efforts. Maintain accurate documentation and comply with OMH, Medicaid, and agency standards. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or a related field. 1–2 years of experience working with youth and families in behavioral health or human services. Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation. Preferred: Experience with Youth ACT, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, CANS-NY, OMH standards, and electronic health records. Salary $50,000 annually Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty_Resources