Behavioral Health Specialist — Family & Youth Support

Children's Aid Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid Society in New York City seeks a Behavioral Support Specialist to deliver behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families in home and community settings. You will manage a caseload of about 12–14 clients, collaborate with families and partners, and travel throughout the Bronx and Manhattan to meet client needs.

The role emphasizes psychoeducation, strengths-based planning, and caregiver support, with flexible scheduling to accommodate families and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MSW preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in children's mental health or related behavioral health settings.
• Home- and community-based services experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Bronx and Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychoeducation to children, youth, and families about behavioral health diagnoses and supports.
• Use a strengths-based approach to identify client strengths and community supports.
• Deliver skill-building interventions for independence, emotion regulation, and social development.
• Support and educate family caregivers to reinforce treatment goals and child well-being.
• Maintain a caseload of ~12–14 clients in home and community-based settings.
• Collaborate with families, professionals, and community partners for coordinated care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Psychoeducation delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSW preferred

Job description

Children's Aid Society in New York City seeks a Behavioral Support Specialist to deliver behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families in home and community settings. You will manage a caseload of about 12–14 clients, collaborate with families and partners, and travel throughout the Bronx and Manhattan to meet client needs.

The role emphasizes psychoeducation, strengths-based planning, and caregiver support, with flexible scheduling to accommodate families and regulatory