Youth Support Specialist - Mental & Behavioral Health - YSS

Job Title : Youth Support Specialist - Mental & Behavioral Health

Location : Goshen, NY

Shift : Days - 5x8 Hours (08 : 00-17 : 30)

Work Hours : 40 hours / week

Contract Length : 26 Weeks

Block Scheduling : Not Available

Position Overview

The Youth Support Specialist provides supervision, guidance, and emotional support to court-involved youth ages 12-20 residing in structured residential programs. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, stable, and therapeutic environment , building positive relationships, and helping youth work toward personal development and community reintegration goals.

Qualifications (One of the Following Required)

• 2 years full-time direct care experience with youth ages 6-21
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree + 6 months relevant youth care experience
• High School Diploma / GED + 1 year relevant youth care experience
• Equivalent education and experience combinations will be considered

Relevant experience may include work in :

Key Responsibilities

Background & Screening Requirements

All candidates must complete the following :

Any felony / misdemeanor must be disclosed; clearance decisions are case-based.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Training Requirements

Work Expectations

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - 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.