Trauma Support Specialist - Broome

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (

403(b) with 6% employer contribution

PTO + 9 paid holidays

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference seeks a Trauma Support Specialist to work in a residential setting, providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to youth. The role focuses on crisis prevention and supportive interventions, with flexible part-time or full-time hours.

Responsibilities include building therapeutic relationships with youth and families, de-escalating crises, coordinating with care teams, and ensuring comprehensive, individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Master's degree and limited permit, LCSW, LMSW, LMHP, LCAT, or LMFT preferred

Responsibilities

• Build strong, therapeutic relationships with youth and families per treatment plan.
• Resolve conflicts, de-escalate crises, monitor high-risk behaviors and maintain stabilization after crises.
• Communicate behavioral, emotional, or medical needs with consented providers involved in the youth's care.
• Confer regularly with the program supervisor, licensed professional, and program director on each child's progress.
• Collaborate with youth, family, and other providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Relationship building

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree and licensure preferred (LCSW/LMSW/LMHP/LCAT/LMFT)

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

Part time - 8-20 hours a week
General hours: Friday 5-8, Saturday 12-8, Sunday 12-8.

Full time - up to 40 hours a week
General hours: Thursday - Monday 12-8:30.

Bachelors Degre - $30 an hour

Licensed Clinician - $50 an hour

Position Summary: The Trauma Support Specialist should be a positive, proactive, charismatic professional who builds relationships with youth, in a residential setting, to assist youth in avoiding crisis (CPEP) and to intervene in a trauma informed manner when crisis occurs.

Responsibilities

• Build strong and supportive, therapeutic relationships with youth and their families that meet their needs and follow their treatment plan.
• Resolve conflict, de-escalate crises, monitor for and address high-risk behaviors, maintain stabilization following a crisis episode, and prevent escalation of behavioral health symptoms.
• Timely identify and effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional or medical needs with consented providers that are involved in the youth's care.
• Confer regularly with the program supervisor, licensed professional, and program director as needed on each child's progress.
• Providers must collaborate with child/youth, family members, and other involved service providers to provide comprehensive care.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a related field required
• Master's degree and limited permit, LCSW, LMSW, LMHP, LCAT, or LMFT preferred

Experience

• 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement: Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.