What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at Abbott House?
Job Description
The PRC-HEART Program (Y.S.S) will provide respite services for a caseload of 12 children enrolled in the program. Respite will allow the parent/caregiver a brief break from caregiving responsibilities to decrease family stressors. Respite services may consist of individual or group activities in the community or at the office. The YSS will also provide monthly children’s support groups; quarterly psycho-educational groups and will assist the Senior S.W. in co-facilitation of parent training. This position requires YSS to work a flexible schedule which consists of evening hours and Saturdays to provide respite activities to children after school hours and on weekends.
About Abbott House
Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a recreation program that consists of a variety of age-appropriate activities for the children.
- Build relationships with children assigned to caseload.
- Provide respite services for a caseload of 12 children.
- Coordinate individual and group respite activities.
- Facilitate monthly children’s support groups.
- Facilitate quarterly youth psychoeducational groups.
- Co-Facilitate Parent training.
- Work with PRC/HEART Team and parents to provide support.
- Attend and actively participate in meetings.
- Any other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Youth Support Specialist (YSS) should also have the following professional and relational qualities.
- Ability to navigate complex family issues, be resourceful, and work independently.
- Ability to organize time and prioritize responsibilities to plan and perform duties.
- Ability to effectively collaborate in team settings and build relationships with external partners.
- Tenacious, independent, and resourceful.
- Proactive
- Can follow detailed procedures.
- Engaging, strength-based, and collaborative
- Excellent interpersonal skills and easily building relationships with children, families, community and school partners.
- Ability to remain calm during moments of tension and stress.
About You
You are the ideal candidate if you are interested in a successful career in HR while making a positive impact in the community. Being a self-starter, creative, driven, flexible and responsive are critical attributes to be successful in this role.
- Associate degree and 2 years of experience working with children and families or in the human services field.
- Excellent organizational skills that reflect ability to multitask efficiently with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $50,000
