Youth Support Specialist – Mental Health Behavioral Health YSS 25-32603

Job Title : Youth Support Specialist Mental Health / Behavioral Health

Location : Rush NY

Shift : 5x8s (08 : 0017 : 30) Must be flexible to work Days Evenings Nights Weekends & Holidays as required

Contract Length : 26 Weeks

Block Scheduling : Not Available

Position Overview

This role involves working directly with court-placed youth (ages 1220) residing in secure limited-secure or non-secure residential behavioral programs. The Youth Support Specialist contributes to a safe therapeutic and structured environment while promoting emotional stability life skills development and positive behavioral growth.

Qualifications (Multiple Pathways Accepted)

Candidates may qualify through any one of the following :

2 years full-time direct care experience with youth (ages 621) OR

Bachelors degree OR

Associates degree 6 months relevant experience OR

High School Diploma / GED 1 year relevant experience OR

Equivalent combination of education & experience

Direct care experience may include : Juvenile justice programs residential treatment mental health facilities community youth programs schools camps or similar environments.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise monitor and support youth to ensure a physically safe and emotionally secure environment

Build professional and trauma-informed relationships with youth and staff

Participate in treatment team planning focused on emotional & behavioral goals

Intervene verbally or physically when necessary to prevent harm (with training)

Support youth recreation education daily living routines and community transition goals

Maintain communication with families and care partners as appropriate

Assist in developing life skills coping strategies and self-regulation techniques

Contribute to a positive therapeutic and culturally-responsive environment

Background & Screening Requirements

All candidates must complete :

State & Federal Criminal Background Check (fingerprinting required)

Child Abuse & Maltreatment Registry Check

Staff Exclusion List Screening

Full accuracy and disclosure required

Physical & Training Requirements

Must meet physical fitness and medical standards

Must complete 2-week mandatory training orientation

Must learn and maintain approved crisis intervention & restraint techniques

Ongoing annual training required

COVID-19 Requirement

Vaccination Required

Medical exemptions only may be considered with appropriate documentation

For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807 .

About Navitas Healthcare LLC : It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1