We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist for our Serving Youth in their Communities (SYNC) program. In this role, you will be responsible for providing behavioral services for youth/young adults, ages 0-21 in a variety of community-based settings (i.e. home, school, afterschool programs, etc.). The Behavioral Health Specialist will model & support clients with developing coping and social skills, and emotional regulation to promote independence and reduce the risk of needing a higher level of care. Additionally, they will collaborate with clients, families, and other service providers to identify strengths and develop behavior management plans to help stabilize the youth/young adults in their home, school, and community settings.
Responsibilities:
· Assists client and family members with identifying triggers and supports
· Complete assessments and consents with youth/young adult and caregivers
· Collaborate with Clinicians, school personnel, families, community agencies, and other professionals to create a supportive environment
· Participates in the development and implementation of the treatment plan
· Makes home, school, and community visits and maintains contact with treatment team as appropriate in order to address needs of the client
· Teaches social, interpersonal, and daily living skills to help stabilize the youth in their home and community settings
What we provide:
· Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need to provide them with hope
· Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment
· Weekly supervision
· Room for growth and advancement within the organization
· Generous benefits package that includes health insurance, longevity incentives, tuition assistance and federal student loan forgiveness (based on eligibility), vacation and personal days, retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more
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Requirements
You must have:
· Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Service or Educational Field with minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice, and/or a related human services field
· Ability to work a flexible schedule to provide services in an array of settings, which may occur in the youth/young adult’s school, home, or community after school hours
· Ability to travel to schools, homes, and community-based locations
· Strong understanding of child development and behavioral management techniques
· Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license (no suspensions, DUI, etc.) and be able to climb and descend stairs
You should have:
· Excellent time-management, communication, and organizational skills
· Ability to take initiative and be creative
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word)
· Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
· Knowledge of community-based programs
Astor Services is a community based, non-profit organization that provides children's mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development programs. Astor serves children and families in New York State's Mid-Hudson Valley region and the Bronx.
Through a wide variety of premier quality education and mental health services, Astor provides support for pre-schoolers, children with behavioral and emotional health problems, children at risk of placement in foster care, and families that need assistance in developing the skills necessary to raise their children in an environment filled with increasing challenges. Astor currently serves thousands of children each year through its prevention, early childhood, special education, community behavioral health and residential treatment programs.
No one will be denied access to services due to their inability to pay. A discounted/sliding fee schedule is available based on family size and income.
