• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

    WellLife Network (Coram, NY)


    Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Coram - Coram, NY

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly

    Description

    Position Summary

    The Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Specialist provides individualized, hands-on support to help children and youth develop age-appropriate skills for daily living, social interaction, and community integration. Services are goal-driven and rooted in each youth’s treatment plan, with the aim of reducing functional deficits and promoting long-term independence with minimal professional intervention. All services are delivered in a trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically responsive manner and are recommended as part of an individualized treatment plan by a licensed practitioner. This is a community-based position.

    Key Responsibilities

    Skill Development and Support

    + Coach youth in social and interpersonal skills to strengthen relationships, build community awareness, develop support networks, and increase resilience in home, school, and work environments.

    + Teach coping strategies for stress, unexpected events, and the management of behavioral and physical health symptoms.

    + Support youth in creating and maintaining friendships, enhancing social etiquette, and practicing anger management.

    Daily Living and Autonomy

    + Help youth develop routines that promote independence, including self-care, medication management, and constructive engagement with healthcare providers.

    + Encourage healthy habits and relapse-prevention strategies while connecting youth to community resources.

    Community Integration

    + Guide youth in applying learned skills to real-world settings, maintaining developmentally appropriate functioning at home, school, and in the community.

    + Assist with identifying triggers and practicing strategies to manage or avoid functional impairments.

    Program Participation and Documentation

    + Collaborate closely with CPST, OLP and other providers to ensure coordinated care..

    + Complete accurate progress notes, treatment planning and all applicable documentation.

    + Track and submit all required paperwork, service units, mileage, and schedules within established deadlines.

    General Responsibilities

    + Maintain confidentiality and adhere to mandated reporting requirements.

    + Participate in supervision, trainings, workshops, and division-wide meetings.

    + Safely transport youth using agency or personal vehicles as needed, following all agency safety policies.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + Minimum 18 years of age.

    + High school diploma or equivalent required; State Education Commencement Credential preferred.

    + At least two years of experience in children’s mental health, addiction services, foster care, or a related human services field.

    + Demonstrated understanding of childhood psychiatric disorders and commitment to family-driven, youth-guided, strength-based care.