Youth & Family Community Support Specialist

The Children's Home; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Community Center Discounts

Professional Development

CEUs & License Prep

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

Childcare Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Children’s Home in Town of Webster, NY seeks staff to deliver Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) and PSR services for youth under 21. Using DBT-informed approaches, the role supports home, school, and community functioning and builds skills for healthier outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering CPST, forming therapeutic relationships, coordinating with families and providers, and ensuring timely documentation and transportation as part of comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for PSR role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field required for CPST.
• 2 years' experience in the Human Service field.

Responsibilities

• Provide CPST as part of PSR/CPST program.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with youth and families per treatment plan.
• Promote caregiver-child relationships per plan.
• Identify and communicate behavioral or medical needs with consented providers.
• Regularly confer with supervisor, licensed professional, and director on progress.
• Complete scheduling, activity planning, and all documentation timely.
• Provide safe transportation as part of service delivery.
• Collaborate with youth, families, and other providers for comprehensive care.

Education

High School Diploma/GED - PSR position

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field - CPST

Job description

The Children’s Home in Town of Webster, NY seeks staff to deliver Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) and PSR services for youth under 21. Using DBT-informed approaches, the role supports home, school, and community functioning and builds skills for healthier outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering CPST, forming therapeutic relationships, coordinating with families and providers, and ensuring timely documentation and transportation as part of comprehensive care.