Mental Health Youth Support Specialist

1 week ago


Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States The Children's Village Full time

The Children's Village is a renowned organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support services for youth in need. As a Mental Health Youth Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in our team by delivering therapeutic, supportive, and nurturing programming to young individuals aged 5-17 years old in an OMH licensed environment.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

  • Providing client care duties for clients experiencing acute psychiatric distress with compassion and empathy.
  • Collaborating with our multidisciplinary team to implement positive changes and foster a supportive environment.
  • Actively participating in team meetings, annual training sessions, supervision, and embodying the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

In order to excel in this role, you will require:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent; some college education is preferred.
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide nurturing and therapeutic care to children.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary estimated at $45,000 per annum. The schedule is divided into two options: Wednesday-Saturday (11am-9pm) and Sunday-Monday-Tuesday off, or Friday-Monday (3pm-11pm) and Tuesday-Wednesday off, with Thursday working from 7am-3pm.

The Children's Village values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment that celebrates individual differences and promotes equal opportunities for all employees, contractors, and job applicants. Our organization does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or contractor based on protected classifications under federal, state, or local law.


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