• Behavioral Health Specialist

    Astor Services (Bronx, NY)


    Behavioral Health Specialist

     

    Bronx, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=750+Tilden+Street+Bronx+NY+USA+10467)

     

    Job Type

     

    Part-time

    Description

    We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist for our Serving Youth in their Communities (SYNC) program. In this role, you will be responsible for providing behavioral services for youth/young adults, ages 0-21 in a variety of community-based settings (i.e. home, school, afterschool programs, etc.). The Behavioral Health Specialist will model & support clients with developing coping and social skills, and emotional regulation to promote independence and reduce the risk of needing a higher level of care. Additionally, they will collaborate with clients, families, and other service providers to identify strengths and develop behavior management plans to help stabilize the youth/young adults in their home, school, and community settings.

    Responsibilities:

    • Assists client and family members with identifying triggers and supports.

    • Complete assessments and consents with youth/young adult and caregivers.

    • Maintains consultative working relationships within the administration and countywide agencies.

    • Participates in weekly treatment team and individual supervision for case consultation and to ensure that regulations are followed.

    • Maintains required face-to-face hourly contact with child/family as set in the individual service plan.

    • Alerts supervisor of any critical incident involving children enrolled in services and provides linkage to crisis services as needed.

    • Coordinates communication between services as needed by enrolled families to ensure transition to and enrollment in services.

    • Completes required paperwork in a timely fashion in keeping with agency and other regulations.

    • Must be able to operate an agency vehicle and possess a valid NYS operator’s license with a driving history acceptable to the Agency.

    • Must be able to climb and descend stairs without assistance in settings not in compliance with or under the mandates of the Americans with Disability Act.

    Requirements

    You must have:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Service or Educational Field with minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice, and/or a related human services field

    • Ability to work a flexible schedule to provide services in an array of settings, which may occur in the youth/young adult’s school, home, or community after school hours

    • Ability to travel to schools, homes, and community-based locations

    • Strong understanding of child development and behavioral management techniques

    • Must be able to climb and descend stairs

    You should have:

    • Excellent time-management, communication, and organizational skills

    • Ability to take initiative and be creative

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word)

    • Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

    • Knowledge of community-based programs

    Salary Description

    41860.00/yearly