Youth Care Specialist

Are you passionate about youth and community development? Want to find the next step in your career where you can grow and still make a impact with your job? NSCS is looking for a Youth Care Specialist to join our After School Program! The Children’s After School Program is a therapeutic program for children ages 6 to 12. The program provides milieu treatment including behavior management/modification and facilitation of therapeutic groups and activities.

This is a part time position: 20 hours, Mon-Fri 2-6pm

What You’ll Do:

• Implement behavior management/modification in the milieu.
• Plan and facilitate therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Intervene during a crisis using appropriate techniques including NAPPI restraint.
• Drive pupil van and accompany other staff during ride.
• Perform duties as a Youth Care Specialist including maintaining contact with collaterals and parents; planning and implementing daily activities, assisting in coordinating of snack, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and conduct outreach to children and their families in their homes and communities as necessary.
• Ensure all services are provided in a professional manner, ensuring privacy, safety, and respecting the youth and family’s dignity and right to choice.
• Oversee administration and documentation of clients’ prescription medications, assuring adherence to medical policies and procedures.
• Coordinate transportation services for clients, and vehicle maintenance, repairs, registrations and inspections.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of experience working with school age children.
  • Milieu or recreational experience is preferred. Working knowledge of community resources is preferred.
• Skills: A valid Massachusetts driver’s license and a minimum of three years driving history required.
  • Ability to get 7D drivers license required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish & English) is encouraged to apply. If you know Spanish, please note on your resume!

Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Eligible employer for the PSLF program
• Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Credit Union Banking
• Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Internal Advancement Opportunities