Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist

The Child Center of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fee-for-service, field-based role

Reimbursement for transportation costs

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is hiring a Fee-for-service Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist to empower children and youth to thrive at home, in school, and in their communities. You will provide hands-on support, skill-building, and documentation of services to promote development and independence.

This fee-for-service, field-based role operates across NYC’s diverse communities. Strong communication and time-management skills are essential, with flexibility for home visits in the evenings or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 2+ years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction, or foster care.
• Flexibility to conduct home visits (evenings or weekends).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with EHR.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children and adolescents in their homes and communities.
• Teach and reinforce social, emotional, and daily living skills.
• Provide support in managing challenges that affect well‑being and independence.
• Help children rebuild essential social skills and emotional regulation.
• Keep accurate, timely documentation of services.

Skills

Child mental health experience

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility for evenings/weekends

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under‑served communities, our 1,000+ results‑oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Fee-for-service Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist

In this role, you’ll empower children and youth to thrive—at home, in school, and in their communities. As a PSR Specialist, you’ll provide hands‑on support and skill‑building to help them grow, cope, and succeed with minimal ongoing intervention.

What You’ll Do:

• Work one-on-one with children and adolescents in their homes and communities
• Teach and reinforce social, emotional, and daily living skills
• Provide support in managing challenges that affect a child or adolescent’s well‑being and independence
• Help children rebuild essential social skills – communication, interpersonal skills, social etiquette and emotional regulation – to support developmentally appropriate functioning
• Keep accurate, timely documentation of services

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• 2+ years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction, or foster care
• Flexibility to conduct home visits (evenings or weekends preferred)
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Ability to connect with diverse cultural and social groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and some familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay– earn up to $37.08 per service hour
• Fee-for-service, field-based role– offers variety and flexibility. We operate every day of the week, so you get to build a schedule that works best for you and the families you serve
• Make a real difference in children’s lives every day
• Reimbursement for transportation costs
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V