Youth Support Specialist - Mental Health / Behavioral Health - YSS

NavitsPartnersAuburn, NY, United States

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Title : Youth Support Specialist - Mental Health / Behavioral Health

Location : Auburn, NY

Shift : 5x8s (08 : 00-17 : 30) - Must be flexible to work Day, Evening, Night, Weekend & Holiday shifts as needed

Contract Length : 26 Weeks

Block Scheduling : Not Available

Position Overview

This role involves supervising and supporting court-placed youth (ages 12-20) residing in secure and structured therapeutic residential environments. The Youth Support Specialist plays a key role in ensuring a safe, stable, and developmentally positive environment while encouraging behavioral, emotional, and social growth.

Qualifications (Multiple Pathways Accepted)

Candidates may qualify through any one of the following :

2 years full-time direct care experience with youth ages 6-21, OR
Bachelor's Degree , OR
Associate's Degree + 6 months experience , OR
High School Diploma / GED + 1 year experience , OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Direct care experience may include work within :

Juvenile justice programs

Youth rehabilitation or residential centers

Schools, camps, or community youth programs

Mental health or behavioral care environments

Key Responsibilities

Provide continuous supervision and maintain physical & emotional safety

Build supportive, professional relationships with youth and staff

Participate in treatment planning as part of an interdisciplinary support team

Support youth experiencing stress or emotional escalation

Use harm-reduction and de-escalation strategies ; intervene when necessary

Assist with daily routine, recreation, education, and skill-building activities

Maintain family communication where appropriate

Help youth progress toward education, employment, and community reintegration goals

Background Screening Requirements

State & Federal criminal record check (fingerprinting required)

Child Abuse & Maltreatment Registry check

Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance

Full accuracy in application disclosure is required

Physical & Training Requirements

Must meet physical fitness and medical standards

Completion of 2-week mandatory training orientation

Ongoing training in crisis intervention and restraint techniques

Annual training refreshers required

COVID-19 Requirement

Vaccination Required

Medical exemptions only may be considered with proper documentation

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677 .

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.

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