Family Specialist

TOGETHER for Youth; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TOGETHER for Youth seeks a Non-Secure Detention Family Specialist to support youth growth through counseling, mentorship, and structured case management. The role collaborates with families, DSS workers, probation officers, and guardians to coordinate services and ensure a safe, supportive environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, with 2 years of youth case management experience; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred with 1 year of relevant youth experience.
• TCI certification and First Aid/CPR training required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, initial screenings and assessments for youth admitted to the facility.
• Offer individual counseling and address underlying challenges leading to detention.
• Facilitate communication between youth, family, DSS workers, probation officers, and law guardians.
• Assist in mental health screenings, risk assessments, and crisis management support.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Non-Secure Detention Family Specialist position is responsible for helping youth grow, learn, and overcome challenges, and guide youth through counseling, mentorship, and providing structured case management services.Job ResponsibilitiesProvides case management services such as conducting initial screenings and assessments for all youth admitted to the facility, provides individual counseling, and helps address the underlying challenges that led to detention.Facilitate communication and act as a liaison between the youth, their family, and key stakeholders such as DSS workers, probation officers, and law guardians.Consults with program staff to offer mental health screenings, risk assessments, and crisis management support.Assists the NSD Coordinator with facility operations and ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment in their absence.Collects and maintains necessary data from various sources including but not limited to youth files, court reports, admission intake packets, assessments, case notes, etc. to assist in providing appropriate services for youth.Prepares required documentation for courts such as summaries and reports regarding youth in careAssists staff in supervision and counseling of youth.Coordinates family contact and visitation.Responsible for record storing and filling.Completes data entry in systems such as JDAS and EVOLV.Ensures compliance with all State Regulations and COA requirements and adheres to required documentation standards and practices.Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.Other duties as assignedJob RequirementsMinimum of bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, required with 2 years of case manager experience and experience working with youth juvenile detention centers, group homes, youth shelters, youth diversion programs or in a comparable discipline involving work with youth and families is required.Master’s degree is preferred with 1 year of experience working with youth or children.Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and First Aid/CPR training is required following hire as part of on-the-job training.Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population.Equal Opportunity EmployerTogether for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)#NSDSC