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Job description
On-call 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 On call hours
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.
Worksite address
lancaster, NY, 14086, US
Who can apply
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