What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at Abbott House?
Join Our Team as a Youth Support Specialist!
Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? Do you enjoy building meaningful connections and making a difference in the lives of others? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team at Abbott House!
About Us: At Abbott House, we believe in creating opportunities and providing support for children, families, and adults to lead brighter, more fulfilling lives. With a rich history of service in the Lower Hudson Valley and NYC area, we’ve proudly touched over 112,000 lives since 1963.
Position: Youth Support Specialist (YSS) Location: New Windsor, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week, flexible schedule which includes some Saturdays and some evenings)
What You’ll Do:
- Create fun and engaging activities for children that inspire joy and learning.
- Build meaningful relationships with a small group of children, providing individual and group support.
- Host monthly support groups for children and engaging workshops for youth.
- Partner with our team and families to provide encouragement and guidance.
- Help lead parent training sessions alongside the Senior Social Worker.
What You Bring:
- Experience & Education: An associate degree with some experience working with children, families, or in human services.
- Skills: Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Personal Qualities:
- Kind, empathetic, and ready to connect with children and families.
- Organized and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with care.
- Calm and resourceful, even during challenging situations.
- A team player who loves collaborating with others to make a difference.
Physical & Practical Needs:
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to operate agency vehicles.
- Comfortable performing physical tasks like standing, walking, and light lifting.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Meaningful Impact: Be a positive influence in the lives of children and families.
- Welcoming Environment: Join a supportive, team-oriented workplace where you’ll feel valued.
- Growth Opportunities: Receive ongoing training and opportunities to expand your skills.
Please see the link below for some Health Insurance Highlights:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGNLr7HekU/2lFl0Y2_WHdYvHnr8PIipg/view?utm_content=DAGNLr7HekU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
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:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000 - $50,000
