Behavior Support Specialist

Northeast Family Services; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks paid vacation

11 paid holidays

401k retirement plan with up to 4% match

Voluntary short and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Company provided laptop and cell phone

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

Northeast Family Services seeks a Behavior Support Specialist in White Plains, NY, to deliver psychoeducation and support to children and families in their homes. This role emphasizes utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance family strengths.

This full-time position offers a salary range of $40,000 to $50,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and generous paid vacation. Bilingual candidates are preferred, and opportunities for professional growth await the right individual.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with children and families preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.
• Access to high-speed secured internet is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychoeducation and rehabilitative supports at client’s home.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to support family strengths.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Bilingual (Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Hindi)

Psychological counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Ready for a summer schedule that works for you?

Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services!

We close at 12:30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day — giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!

Northeast Family Services is a premier mental health provider with over 20 years of experience providing services to children, youth, and families. Are you excited to join an agency new to New York but with a long-standing history of providing high-quality care? Well, we are excited to meet YOU!

Our Behavior Support Specialists provide psychoeducation and rehabilitative supports in a client’s home for the purpose of treating a youth’s behavioral health needs. We utilize multiple evidence-based practices that promote a family's strengths!

Language Differential

Provided for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian and Hindi!

Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related human services field
• Bilingual preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, youth, and families in a home or community setting preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Access to high speed secured internet required.

Benefits: (Full time employees)

• Health, dental & vision
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 11 Paid holidays (including Juneteenth, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and NY Eve.)
• Generous sick time including mental health days
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% match
• Voluntary short and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent care savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Longevity award - Monetary bonus and a vacation day annually
• Company provided laptop and cell phone
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Supervision for licensure provided
• Free CEU’s offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal cell phone discount

Hours/Compensation

• Full Time Salary: $40,000 - $50,000
• Fee for Service: $25-$30 per hour