Prevention Family Specialist (Schoharie) (6124)

Together for Youth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Together for Youth in Schoharie, NY seeks a Family Specialist to support at-risk youth and families through coordinated services and community connections. You will facilitate classes on financial literacy, employment readiness, and parenting support while coordinating case management and visits.

You will work evenings and weekends as needed, drive to visits, and collaborate with a Program Coordinator to provide flexible, culturally competent family services in a dynamic prevention program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth and families and in case management.
• Flexible schedule including day, evening, weekend, holiday and on-call hours.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history; travel required.
• Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
• Crisis intervention and strong communication skills.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classes that help youth build skills in financial literacy, employment readiness, communication, problem-solving, housing preparation, and community living.
• Provides parenting education and support to caregivers, helping families strengthen relationships and achieve goals.
• Works directly with youth and families referred to Schoharie school-based Prevention programs, providing family support services, case coordination, and connections to community resources.
• Maintain the organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the Schoharie Main Office, including monitoring programmatic and facility needs.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Case management

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with at-risk youth & families and case management.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday and subject to call hours.
• Subject to call: Family Specialist is required to be on call in collaboration with a Program Coordinator. May require evening/weekend field work. On Call is in rotation with the program Family Specialists.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving history to the Agency, and a reliable vehicle. Travel is required. Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in efficient manner.
• Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
• Skills: Ability to handle crisis intervention in solution focused manner as well as communication skills including written, verbal and listening skills.
• Bilingual is a plus!

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates classes that help youth build skills in financial literacy, employment readiness, communication, problem-solving, housing preparation, and community living.

• Provides parenting education and support to caregivers, helping families strengthen relationships, develop effective parenting strategies, and achieve their goals.

• Works directly with youth and families referred to the Schoharie school-based Prevention programs, providing family support services, case coordination, and connections to community resources.

• Maintain the organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the Schoharie Main Office, including monitoring programmatic and facility needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together 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)