CHILDREN & ADOLESCENT SKILLS WORKER

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in New York is seeking a Children & Adolescent Skills Worker. This entry-level full-time role involves providing essential hands-on training to support the rehabilitation of children and youth. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have at least two years of relevant experience in children's mental health or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care required.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift at least 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training to build skills for children and youth.
• Support rehabilitation interventions.

Skills

Hands-on training

Developmentally appropriate skills

Supportive rehabilitation interventions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Job Summary

The Children & Adolescent Life Skills worker works on rehabilitation interventions.

Duties & Responsibilities

The worker provides hand‑on training to build developmentally appropriate skills for children and youth, supporting rehabilitation interventions.

Education & Experience

A high school diploma with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction and/or foster care is required.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, lift at least 10 pounds, and use a computer, type, telephone and other office equipment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Individual and Family Services