Youth and Family Support Professional - Rockland
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Greystone Programs
NY
Summary
Provide individualized support services to youth and families in the foster care system through the Children’s Waiver Services program. Responsibilities include family advocacy, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis support, and helping teens prepare for employment.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Nyack, NY 10960Salary Range: $35.00 - $35.00 HourlyAre you passionate about helping children and families thrive?
Do you have experience working in mental/behavioral health?
** $500 Hiring Bonus Paid after 6 Months **
We are looking for dedicated Behavioral Health Specialists to provide individualized support services to youth and families in the foster care system who are enrolled in our Children’s Waiver Services program. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working independently and flexibly in the community. We have part-time positions available in Nyack, New City and Nanuet.
What You’ll Do:
Depending on your experience and qualifications, you may provide one or more of the following services:
Family Support & Advocacy: Help families access resources, strengthen parenting skills, and promote shared caregiving.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Support youth in developing coping, communication, and daily living skills.
Respite Services: Provide caregivers with essential breaks while engaging youth in meaningful activities.
Pre-Vocational & Supportive Employment Services: Help teens 14+ prepare for and maintain employment.
Community Advocacy & Training: Collaborate with schools and educate families on special education rights.
Crisis Support & Treatment Planning: Develop proactive safety plans to reduce hospitalizations and out-of-home placements.
Day Habilitation Services: Support children with developmental disabilities in developing life and social skills.
Salary based on which service you provide and range from $25.00/hr to $35.00/hr.
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in an approved DOH field of study, AND a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with mental/behavioral health needs; or a Master's degree in a related field and 1 year of experience.
Ability to work independently and manage your schedule
Strong documentation and communication skills
Comfort with technology and electronic recordkeeping
Greystone Programs provides exceptional services and life-enriching opportunities for children, adults, and families living with Autism and other developmental disabilities. As a recognized human services provider, we offer certified residential programs and community-based / non-residential programs that include habilitation services in a five-county region of the Hudson Valley, New York. Greystone prides itself on nurturing relationships that go beyond the commonplace. We work side-by-side with program participants-as-colleagues in celebration of the wonderful diversity of the human spirit. Through New York State OPWDD certified residential programs Greystone operates 14 group homes in three counties: Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster. We are dedicated to an “aging-in-place” approach for all who reside at Greystone. Our community based services encompass a variety of habilitation programs. We offer Community Habilitation, and Day Habilitation; as well as In-Home Behavior Therapy; Children’s Waiver Services and Family Education and Training. Additionally, we host social skills development groups, recreation programs, weekend respite, and after school and school break programs.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hopewell Junction, NY
Greystone Programs provides exceptional services and life-enriching opportunities for children, adults, and families living with Autism and other developmental disabilities. As a recognized human services provider, we offer certified residential programs and community-based / non-residential programs that include habilitation services in a five-county region of the Hudson Valley, New York. Greystone prides itself on nurturing relationships that go beyond the commonplace. We work side-by-side with program participants-as-colleagues in celebration of the wonderful diversity of the human spirit. Through New York State OPWDD certified residential programs Greystone operates 14 group homes in three counties: Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster. We are dedicated to an “aging-in-place” approach for all who reside at Greystone. Our community based services encompass a variety of habilitation programs. We offer Community Habilitation, and Day Habilitation; as well as In-Home Behavior Therapy; Children’s Waiver Services and Family Education and Training. Additionally, we host social skills development groups, recreation programs, weekend respite, and after school and school break programs.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hopewell Junction, NY
