Youth Support Specialist - On Call

Youth Support Specialist - On Call (Evenings/Weekends)

Provides guidance and support to youth in a community-based AOBH setting. This role helps youth develop positive habits, build independent living skills, and thrive in a safe, therapeutic environment. On-call positions provide flexible scheduling for evenings, weekends, and staff coverage as needed.

New Directions Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

$19.00 per hour

Evenings and weekends

Responsibilities/Duties

• Awaken and prepare youth for daily activities
• Provide instruction in health, hygiene, and personal habits
• Plan and lead recreational and group activities
• Supervise youth and provide direction/discipline consistent with agency policy and NYSOCFS regulations
• Perform housekeeping tasks in living areas and supervise youth in unit upkeep
• Escort youth to activities and appointments
• Support academic achievement by supervising homework and encouraging success
• Deliver or assist in independent living skills training
• Provide crisis intervention and life space counseling
• Assist in carrying out medical directives from Health Services
• Facilitate daily unit groups
• Maintain logs, documentation, and case notes as required
• Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR certification provided by the agency
• Attend all required in-service trainings, team meetings, and supervision
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (required); Bachelor's degree preferred
• One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
• Valid driver's license, adequate auto insurance, and ability to meet agency driving policy (required)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test. This is a Category 3 role, which also requires an annual physical.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds
• Flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork skills

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.