Youth Specialist

AccessCNY, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessCNY, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Youth Specialist to provide person-centered services to children enrolled in HCBS and OPWDD programs. You will support daily living activities, implement behavioral plans, and help families engage with community resources.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are needed to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with children with disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and assisting child with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Implementing behavioral support plans and guidelines
• Offering choices and opportunities for the child to engage within the community
• Monitoring and maintaining the safety of the child while in the home, community, and during transportation

Skills

ADL support

Behavioral support plans

Community engagement

Safety monitoring

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Youth Specialist

Reports to: Children’s Services Program Manager

Location: 1603 Court Street, Syracuse, NY 13208

Schedule: Full and Part Time Schedules Available

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $21.50 Hourly

The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!

About Us

With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive employee to provide person-centered services and support children and their families who are enrolled in Children’s HCBS and OPWDD services, in order to achieve increased independence, and to maintain their health and safety.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and assisting child with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Implementing behavioral support plans and guidelines
• Offering choices and opportunities for the child to engage within the community
• Monitoring and maintaining the safety of the child while in the home, community, and during transportation

Education & Experience:

No education or experiencenecessary.High school diploma/GED, preferred. Experience working with childrenwith disabilitiesand/or mental health diagnoses, preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, required. Basic word process and e-mail skills, required.

Conditions of Employment

Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to demonstrate direct care duties including personal assistance. Must be willing to visit children and families in their home setting. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.