20 Best youth worker jobs in Brooklyn, NY (Hiring Now!)

Community Wellness Specialist
Bleuler Psychotherapy Center —Forest Hills, NY
Two years of coursework or equivalent experience in social or human services or related fields (social work, human services, community/public health, sociology,…
$26 - $28 an hour
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Group Leader
Grand St Settlement Inc. —Brooklyn, NY
Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through recognized accrediting body preferred. Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.
$20 an hour
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DDU Administrative Assistant
NYC Careers —Manhattan, NY
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one…
$57,976 - $84,276 a year
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Urban Green- NY Community Youth Crew at Randall's Island Park Alliance
Student Conservation Association, Inc —New York, NY
Crew members will work in collaboration with other youth crew members. Crew members will be introduced to safe and effective tool use.
Estimated: $32.6K - $41.2K a year
AOBH Caseworker
The Children's Village —Flushing, NY
Prior work experience in social service, mental health or child welfare field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
$56,000 a year
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Case Worker – Queens Agency Operated Boarding Home (AOBH)
The Children's Village —Flushing, NY
Prior work experience in social service, mental health or child welfare field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
$56,000 a year
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Fair Futures Coach
Good Shepherd Services —Brooklyn, NY
Provide ongoing social/emotional support Work 1:1 with young people to develop academic and career development goals based on their interests and strengths to…
$50,000 - $55,000 a year
Licensed Social Workers - Licensed Mental Health Counselors
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn & Queens —Brooklyn, NY
Includes conducting intake interviews, rendering diagnoses in accordance with DSM criteria, providing crisis intervention, providing psychotherapy in various…
$75,000 - $84,000 a year
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Youth Development Specialist: School Social Work
South Bronx Community Charter High School —Bronx, NY
Conduct family outreach through home visits, phone calls, scheduled meetings. All staff participate in designing and facilitating highly engaging, rigorous…
From $65,000 a year
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Criminal Defense- Juvenile Justice Staff Attorney
Queens Defenders —Queens, NY
Working knowledge of criminal and juvenile delinquency laws and best practices in the field. Consult where warranted with social workers and private…
From $78,000 a year
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Program Manager
BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers —Brooklyn, NY
Initiate new adolescent health education services sites while serving as a conduit for adolescents to engage in clinical services at BMS clinical sites by…
$65,000 a year
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Caseworker II
MercyFirst —Brooklyn, NY
Valid driver's license required. Master's Degree in social work or related field. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families…
$60,000 a year
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Associate, Recreation
Women In Need, Inc. —Brooklyn, NY
Escort and supervise the children/youth during field trips and outside activities. Must be able to escort children on field trips.
$16.30 an hour
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Summer Group Leader
New York City Mission Society —New York, NY
Minimum Associate’s Degree in a related field or two years of experience working with students (elementary or middle-school aged) required.
$19.25 an hour
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Workplace Justice Paralegal
Make the Road New York —Brooklyn, NY
Our member-led organizing committees - which work on the issues named above - implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the…
$50,591 - $60,591 a year
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Family Peer Advocate (Community Liaison Worker L III) MPA BH *Grant Funded*
NYC Health + Hospitals —New York, NY
Through this collaboration, we will develop and implement a Mental Health Continuum to support the behavioral health needs of students in designated high-need…
$50,730 - $59,500 a year
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Intake Case Manager - RWA Harlem
The Doe Fund, Inc. —Brooklyn, NY
Must be an independent worker, and able to navigate varying situations without onsite Supervisory support. Computer Proficiency (must master two databases, and…
$34,000 a year
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TFC Clinician - Bilingual Spanish
Abbott House —Bronx, NY
Responsible for performing initial intake and assessment for safety and trafficking concerns within 48 hours of child’s arrival and onward.
$66,000 - $73,000 a year
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High School Social Worker (LTW)
St. Nicks Alliance —Brooklyn, NY
Collaborate with school social worker to provide social work services to student. Lead counseling groups on relevant issues affecting teenagers/young adults.
$58,500 - $68,000 a year
Director of Teens and Young Adult Services
Hudson Guild —New York, NY
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BA in Education, Social Work, Higher Education or related field with minimum 4-5 years of educational, career readiness support with…
$70,000 a year
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Community Wellness Specialist

Bleuler Psychotherapy Center - Forest Hills, NY

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Job Details

Full-time $26 - $28 an hour 3 days ago

Qualifications

Bilingual
Social work
Microsoft Office
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree
2 years

Full Job Description

Position: Community Wellness Specialist

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Supervisor: Community Outreach Mental Health Promotion and Support (COMHPS) Team Leader

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of their Team Leader, the Community Wellness Specialist will provide community engagement, mental health wellness promotion, individual screenings for mental health conditions, brief counseling, and referral, as indicated to licensed mental health professionals. They will work in support of the program’s goals and provide; Outreach Activities, Wellness Activities, Assessment, referral, and linkage activities, and Treatment-adjacent service offerings. The COMHPS Program aims to support New Yorkers with subclinical mental health needs and establish, maintain, and improve individual and community mental health and wellness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Outreach activities toward community members, focusing on targeting youth, young adults, family members, and key support systems. Required outreach activities include:
In-person (e.g., tabling at local events) and digital (i.e., virtual, phone, and text) strategies for reaching and engaging target groups.
Establishing partnerships with local community-based organizations to provide public education about available services.
Wrap-around support (e.g., emergency assistance for youth, young adults, and families who are ineligible for public benefits).
Wellness activities leveraging trained paraprofessionals working continuously in their communities to support mental wellness. Suggested wellness activities include:
Group facilitation, either with or without psychoeducation.
Faith and spirituality activities.
Public education (community level and individually focused).
Organized recreational activities that promote community wellness (e.g., fun runs/walks, creative activities such as arts/crafts and music, or other organized activities).
Assessment, referral, and linkage activities. Required assessment and referral activities include:
Mental Health Outreach Workers will screen individuals for common mental illness symptoms using OMH approved instrument(s) and refer them to known public mental health clinical services as appropriate.
Referrals and linkage will be made by warm call transfer, personal accompaniment or in-person visits, or virtual introductions of those with expressed or assessed need.
Treatment-adjacent service offerings to include:
Brief individual and group counseling to address intense stress, trauma, and/or anxiety.
Family education and counseling.
Academic and vocational support.
Work with individuals, families, and groups by providing counseling services either virtual or in-person that include outreach, emotional support, individual and group counseling, public education, and referrals when needed
Represent program in the community and network with other agencies and partners to ensure needs are met
Present to community groups on various psychoeducational topics
Complete daily log documenting detailed staff-specific tally sheets capturing all outreach, engagement, and counseling activities.
Conduct workshops, outreach, counseling, and education in communities on various psychoeducational topics
Provide treatment adjacent services to community and BPC connected persons

Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Ability to communicate with individuals in a professional and empathic manner

Knowledgeable about the community to be served

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to protect and maintain individuals’ privacy and confidentiality

Works well both independently and collaboratively

Ability to function well in a rapidly changing environment

Ability to display a professional and positive attitude

Completion of ongoing COMHPS and BPC training requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Working knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care

Cultural Competency required

Trained paraprofessional or professional

Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Must be cleared NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search

Two years of coursework or equivalent experience in social or human services or related fields (social work, human services, community/public health, sociology, psychology, mental health counseling, or related field)

Bi-lingual a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Candidates of highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply

Relevant years of experience and gained competencies will be considered as strongly as education during the interview process

New York City resident

Familiarity with New York City neighborhoods, communities, and boroughs

Salary: $26.00 to $28.00 / Hourly

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youth worker jobs in Brooklyn, NY

Community Wellness Specialist

Group Leader

DDU Administrative Assistant

Urban Green- NY Community Youth Crew at Randall's Island Park Alliance

AOBH Caseworker

Case Worker – Queens Agency Operated Boarding Home (AOBH)

Fair Futures Coach

Licensed Social Workers - Licensed Mental Health Counselors

Youth Development Specialist: School Social Work

Criminal Defense- Juvenile Justice Staff Attorney

Program Manager

Caseworker II

Associate, Recreation

Summer Group Leader

Workplace Justice Paralegal

Family Peer Advocate (Community Liaison Worker L III) MPA BH Grant Funded

Intake Case Manager - RWA Harlem

TFC Clinician - Bilingual Spanish

High School Social Worker (LTW)

Director of Teens and Young Adult Services

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