Youth Support Specialist

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States Friends Of The Children New York Full time
Job Summary

Friends of the Children New York is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will work intensively with eight to ten youth in our Childhood program (Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade) or Adolescent program (6th Grade to 12th Grade). As a Youth Support Specialist, you will provide individualized support to help each child achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include developing and sustaining long-term relationships with children and caregivers, spending time with children one-on-one and within group settings, and setting realistic expectations and roadmap goals based on each child's strengths, talents, and needs. The estimated salary for this position is $52,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. This figure includes an adjustment for the cost of living in NEW YORK, NY.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with children and caregivers
  • Provide individualized support to help each child achieve their full potential
  • Spending time with children one-on-one and within group settings
  • Setting realistic expectations and roadmap goals based on each child's strengths, talents, and needs


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