Youth Support Specialist - On Call

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Job Title: Youth Support Specialist - On Call (Evenings/Weekends)

Department: Residential Services

Position Summary
Provides guidance and support to youth in a community-based AOBH setting. This role helps youth develop positive habits, build independent living skills, and thrive in a safe, therapeutic environment. On-call positions provide flexible scheduling for evenings, weekends, and staff coverage as needed.

Agency
New Directions Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Compensation

$19.00 per hour

Hours

Evenings and weekends

Responsibilities/Duties

• Awaken and prepare youth for daily activities
• Provide instruction in health, hygiene, and personal habits
• Plan and lead recreational and group activities
• Supervise youth and provide direction/discipline consistent with agency policy and NYSOCFS regulations
• Perform housekeeping tasks in living areas and supervise youth in unit upkeep
• Escort youth to activities and appointments
• Support academic achievement by supervising homework and encouraging success
• Deliver or assist in independent living skills training
• Provide crisis intervention and life space counseling
• Assist in carrying out medical directives from Health Services
• Facilitate daily unit groups
• Maintain logs, documentation, and case notes as required
• Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR certification provided by the agency
• Attend all required in-service trainings, team meetings, and supervision
• Perform other duties as assigned