Youth Specialist

Liberty Resources is currently seeking Per Diem Youth Specialists for Onondaga County.

Liberty Resources is a dynamic human services agency and a great place to work! Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a supportive atmosphere. Our employees have passion around our values of excellence, integrity, diversity, self-determination, service, innovation and fiscal responsibility. Our rapid growth is providing exciting opportunities in all areas of our organization.

• Autonomy in creating your schedule
• Ability to work flexible hours
• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• A minimum expectation of 6-10 hours/week with clients, with the potential to do more as chosen

The Youth Specialist supports children/youth with the development and utilization of skills needed to restore and support their achievement of developmentally appropriate functioning. This role helps youth increase independence, daily living skills, and successful community integration as part of a comprehensive service plan. As a Youth Specialist, you will work with youth ages 0-21 in their home or in the community who face emotional or behavioral challenges.

• Implement skill-building services focused on daily living, socialization, community participation, and health management.
• Coach youth in natural settings such as the home or community to generalize coping strategies and functional behaviors.
• Support youth in developing healthy routines, interpersonal skills, and personal autonomy.
• Document all service contacts, progress toward goals, and incidents in accordance with Medicaid billing standards.
• Engage families and caregivers to support practice of new skills outside of sessions.
• Follow the individualized treatment plan, ensuring that activities are appropriate to the youth’s developmental level and needs.

• High School diploma or equivalent, and 2 years of experience in children's mental health, addiction, foster care, or related field is required (Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field, or a Master’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required)
• As part of hiring, must be cleared by the State Child Abuse Registry and must complete fingerprinting clearance
• Have a valid driver’s license

Is sensitive to cultural differences and able to incorporate that understanding into service provision. Individual must possess strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrate an ability to remain non-reactive in response to conflict and an ability to provide coaching and supportive guidance. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate creative problem solving and planning skills, and the ability to follow goal plans. Demonstrate sound judgment, and the ability to work with youth and their families.

Must be able to work independently and with collateral providers.

$31.13 per hour

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.