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Youth Care Specialist

4/3/2026

The Youth Care Specialist will implement behavior management strategies and facilitate therapeutic and recreational activities for children in an after-school setting. Responsibilities also include managing medication, coordinating transportation, and conducting outreach to families.

Working Hours

20 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Since 1959, North Suffolk Community Services has been on a mission to provide mental health services to individuals, and especially children, in relatively under-served surrounding communities. Today, our staff of 900+ assists families, children and individuals in 4 clinics, 38 residences and 74 programs. North Suffolk Community Services touches the lives of more than 10,000 people a year. To learn more about North Suffolk's services visit, http://northsuffolk.org https://www.facebook.com/NorthSuffolkOrg

About the Role

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

Key Skills

Behavior ManagementTherapeutic FacilitationCrisis InterventionMilieu TreatmentDocumentationMedication AdministrationTransportation CoordinationOutreachCase ManagementDrivingSpanishEnglish