YOUTH SPECIALIST

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a dedicated youth supervisor to provide 24/7 supervision and maintain program structure for residents. You will help implement treatment plans, build positive relationships, and ensure well‑being, safety, and daily activities.

The role involves crisis intervention, transporting youth to school and appointments, and supporting a calm, therapeutic environment; flexibility with hours is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associates/Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with direct care of youth or children.
• Must complete SCM training with tests and refreshers.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 supervision and ensure daily schedule compliance.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans for youth.
• Build positive relationships with youth, staff and treatment team.
• Ensure health, safety, clothing, hygiene, meals and crisis intervention.
• Support a safe, orderly, caring and therapeutic environment.
• Escort youth to school, appointments and activities.
• Confront negative behaviors appropriately; perform other duties.

Skills

Direct care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

High School or better

Tools

Safety Crisis Management (SCM)

Job description

• Provide 24/7 “eyes on” client supervision, which includes ensuring compliance with a daily schedule and maintaining program structure.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans utilizing the Missouri approach.
• Develops and models effective relationships and behaviors with youth, co-workers and treatment team.
• Ensures that residents are provided with quality care in matters of health, safety, clothing, hygiene and meals and provides immediate therapeutic crisis intervention.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of the program by supporting a safe, orderly, caring and therapeutic environment.
• Accompanies youth to school, appointments and all group activities.
• Appropriately confronts negative behaviors whenever it occurs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum possession of a High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous experience in group work, which involved direct care and interaction with children.
• This position requires successful completion of Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training, which includes a written test and demonstration of the competency to perform physical restraints, as specified by the program and regulatory body. Additionally, staff must successfully complete all required SCM refreshers in order to maintain continued employment.
• Ability to work varying hours as required.
• A valid driver’s license from NY, NJ or CT required.
• Must be able to provide excellent references

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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