Youth Behavioral Health Specialist - Flexible Part-Time

Greystone-Programs,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth and Family Support Professional – Putnam County is seeking Behavioral Health Specialists to provide individualized services to youth and families in the foster care system enrolled in Children’s Waiver Services. This part-time role in Orange County emphasizes independent work and flexible community-based engagement.

Responsibilities include family advocacy, psychosocial rehabilitation, respite, pre-vocational and employment support, and crisis planning.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in an approved DOH field and minimum 2 years’ experience (or Master’s +1 year).
• Ability to work independently and manage your schedule.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; comfort with electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support services to youth and families in foster care.
• Deliver Family Support & Advocacy, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, and Respite services as assigned.
• Support Pre-Vocational & Employment services and Community Advocacy & Training.
• Assist with Crisis Support & Treatment Planning and Day Habilitation activities.

Skills

Independent scheduling

Documentation & communication

Technology & electronic records

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a DOH field

Master’s degree relevant field

Job description

Youth and Family Support Professional – Putnam County is seeking Behavioral Health Specialists to provide individualized services to youth and families in the foster care system enrolled in Children’s Waiver Services. This part-time role in Orange County emphasizes independent work and flexible community-based engagement.

Responsibilities include family advocacy, psychosocial rehabilitation, respite, pre-vocational and employment support, and crisis planning.