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On-call Overnight Youth Support Specialist

Job in Lancaster, Erie County, New York, 14086, USA
Listing for: New Directions Youth and Family Services
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Youth Support Worker, Child Development/Support, Crisis Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Lancaster

On-call Overnight Youth Support Specialist

The Overnight Youth Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safety, supervision, and well-being of youth during overnight hours. This role requires staff to remain awake and alert at all times, monitoring residents throughout the night and responding to any emergent situations. In addition, the position supports youth in the morning routine by waking them, assisting with preparation for school, and ensuring a smooth transition into their day.

$19.00/hr Overnight schedule Includes morning responsibilities to support youth before school

Staff receive agency-provided training and certifications, including:

  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities to strengthen skills in youth support and crisis response

Supervise and monitor youth during overnight hours, ensuring safety and well-being at all times

Remain awake and alert throughout the shift

Respond to emergencies or crises according to agency policy and procedure

Complete required documentation, logs, and reports regarding overnight supervision and incidents

Wake and supervise residents in the morning, ensuring they are prepared for school or daily activities

Support a trauma-informed and therapeutic environment consistent with agency culture and values

Maintain required certifications and attend all mandatory training sessions

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Strong ability to remain alert and responsive during overnight hours

Ability to build respectful, supportive relationships with youth

Crisis management and problem-solving skills

Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Effective communication skills across written, verbal, and electronic mediums

High School Diploma/GED (required)

Valid driver's license for at least 1 year, with adequate auto insurance and ability to meet agency driving criteria (required)

Ability to pass an annual physical per agency health policy (Category 2 classification)

Compliance with agency safety standards and healthy work environment practices

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable human service organization to apply.

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