Youth support specialist mental health

Job Title: Youth Support Specialist – Mental & Behavioral Health

Location: Goshen, NY

Shift: Days – 5x8 Hours (08:00–17:30)

Work Hours: 40 hours/week

Contract Length: 26 Weeks

Block Scheduling: Not Available

Position Overview

The Youth Support Specialist provides supervision, guidance, and emotional support to court-involved youth ages 12–20 residing in structured residential programs. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, stable, and therapeutic environment , building positive relationships, and helping youth work toward personal development and community reintegration goals.

Qualifications (One of the Following Required)

• 2 years full-time direct care experience with youth ages 6–21

• Bachelor’s degree

• Associate’s degree + 6 months relevant youth care experience

• High School Diploma/GED + 1 year relevant youth care experience

• Equivalent education and experience combinations will be considered

Relevant experience may include work in:

• Juvenile justice or detention programs

• Group homes or residential youth centers

• Mental or behavioral health treatment programs

• Schools, community centers, camps, or youth outreach organizations

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain professional, supportive, and trust-based relationships with youth

• Provide ongoing supervision, including potential 1:1 monitoring based on need

• Participate as part of a treatment-focused interdisciplinary support team

• Use de-escalation and harm-reduction strategies when responding to conflict or stress

• Intervene verbally or physically when needed to maintain safety (training provided)

• Support youth in daily routines, education participation, and recreational activities

• Foster positive communication and supportive engagement with families/loved ones

• Encourage progress toward education, life skills, work readiness, and reintegration goals

• Maintain a collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive environment

Background & Screening Requirements

All candidates must complete the following:

• State & federal criminal history background check (fingerprinting required)

• Child Abuse & Maltreatment Registry check

• Staff Exclusion List screening

Any felony/misdemeanor must be disclosed; clearance decisions are case-based.

Physical & Medical Requirements

• Must meet physical/medical standards for this role

• Includes fitness assessment, medical evaluation, and substance screening

Training Requirements

• Completion of a 2-week Juvenile Justice Basic Training program

• Annual and ongoing training renewals

• Certification in approved crisis intervention & restraint techniques (provided)

Work Expectations

• Must be open to day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday coverage

• Mandatory overtime is possible depending on program needs

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

• Vaccination required

• Medical exemptions accepted with documentation

For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.