Empowering Youth: After-School Behavioral Specialist

Kids in the Game; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids in the Game is hiring a part-time Behavioral Intervention Specialist to support 800+ children, ages 4–13, in after-school programs.

You will provide on-site social-emotional support, 1:1 meetings, group observations, and PBIS-based behavior strategies, collaborating with Site Directors and program teams.

The role runs September 2026 to June 2027, 2:30–6:00 PM, 3–5 days/week, across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, with hourly pay ranging from $24 to $28.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology.
• 2+ years of experience in a behavioral/intervention specialist setting with children and/or adults.
• Strong knowledge of PBIS, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with staff, participants, parents, and caregivers.
• Availability 3–5 days per week during after-school hours (2:30–6:00 PM).
• Willingness to travel between sites across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site behavioral support and 1:1 student meetings and group observations.
• Offer individual and group-based support to address behavioral issues and build coping strategies.
• Develop and implement behavioral plans and support tools for students.
• Train teams on PBIS, mental health practices, and stress management.
• Collaborate with Site Directors and Program Management to address student behavioral and mental health concerns.
• Maintain documentation and incident reports and ensure safety and program policies are followed.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and represent the organization with professionalism.

Skills

PBIS knowledge

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Relationship building

Site travel

Education

Master's in Social Work, Counseling, or Clinical Psychology

Tools

Slack

Email

Job description

Kids in the Game is hiring a part-time Behavioral Intervention Specialist to support 800+ children, ages 4–13, in after-school programs.

You will provide on-site social-emotional support, 1:1 meetings, group observations, and PBIS-based behavior strategies, collaborating with Site Directors and program teams.

The role runs September 2026 to June 2027, 2:30–6:00 PM, 3–5 days/week, across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, with hourly pay ranging from $24 to $28.