Skill Builder, Youth Support Specialist

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking part-time Skill Builder's, Youth Support Specialists in Syracuse, NY. The role offers a starting hourly rate of $23.00, along with benefits and paid time off. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children or youth and a passion for helping families.

Employees provide individualized mental health support services, fostering the development of functional skills in youth with emotional or behavioral challenges. Flexibility in scheduling and a monthly productivity incentive are also included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED, or Technical school certificate required.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children or youth.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support the child/youth in developing functional skills.
• Foster growth of age-appropriate skills that enhance personal development.
• Enhance the child/youth’s social and interpersonal abilities.
• Deliver services in individual and group settings throughout the community.
• Engage with the child/youth across various environments.
• Ensure accurate documentation of services.
• Coordinate with other service providers for ongoing care.
• Apply culturally competent and trauma-informed practices.
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Technical school certificate

Job description

Skill Builder's, Youth Support Specialists

Part-time (up to 29 hours per week) with a starting hourly rate of $23.00. Benefits and Paid Time Off (PTO) provided.

Growing Program, Now Hiring Behavioral Health Services offered at The Salvation Army. Syracuse Area Services.

Multiple Skill Builder positions available. This role offers flexibility in scheduling and qualifies for PTO benefits. The position is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about helping others and interested in starting a career in Human Services, especially working with kids and families.

Skill Builders provide individualized mental health support services to children and youth (ages 0–21) with emotional or behavioral challenges. Services are delivered in the community — such as in the home, school, or other natural settings — to help youth and families build skills, manage symptoms, and function successfully in their daily lives. A monthly productivity incentive is provided for qualifying providers.

Responsibilities

• Support the child/youth in developing and applying functional skills within their natural environment.
• Foster the growth of age‑appropriate skills that enhance personal development and community engagement.
• Enhance the child/youth’s social and interpersonal abilities through targeted interventions.
• Deliver services in both individual and group settings throughout the community.
• Engage with the child/youth across various environments, including their home, school, workplace, social settings, and the agency’s facility.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of services in compliance with Medicaid billing requirements and agency policies.
• Coordinate with other service providers involved in the child/youth’s treatment plan to support ongoing care and planning.
• Apply culturally competent and trauma‑informed practices in all aspects of service delivery.
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings with the assigned supervisor for guidance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED, or Technical school certificate required.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children or youth.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable private transportation that meets Salvation Army insurance requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.