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The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for providing behavioral support services for youth ages 5-18 in a school-based setting (and possibly afterschool program).  The Behavioral Health Specialist teaches social, interpersonal, and daily living skills to promote independence.  They will help identify strengths and develop behavior management plans to help stabilize the youth in their school setting to improve academic and behavioral success.  They will collaborate with the students’ family as well as, educational personnel.  Additionally, the Behavioral Health Specialist, will make referrals to internal and external providers and administer assessments to youth & families to determine needs.

The program works on a 35-hour/week schedule and closely follows the NYC DOE school recess calendar with some exceptions. Hours are 8:00am-4pm, though requires some flexibility in extenuating circumstances.

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:

• Offers four personal days. 
• Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff. 
• Enjoy time off per the School Calendar. 
• Sick time is provided. 
• Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance. 
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. 
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization..

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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