$250 Sign-on Bonus for Part Time & Full Time positionsPay rates starting at $17.00/hourRelief positions also availableAccessCNY is seeking a Youth Specialist for our Children’s Community Habilitation Program in the Syracuse areaYouth Specialist duties and responsibilities:Assist/support child with ADL skills including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, dressing, dining, mobility, as neededTeach child skills to promote independence including, but not limited to: reduction of target behaviors, socialization and health and safetyPromoting healthy and realistic lifestyle choicesBuilding meaningful relationshipsAccountable for providing a safe environmentActing as a mentor, and caring for the personal needs of the participantsSupport child by providing opportunities to increase decision-making and advocacy skillsYouth Specialist skills and qualifications:Attention to detail, especially when adhering to specific protocols and rules while carefully following instructions to care for the needs of the clientIntegrity to ensure child feels safe and comfortableTrustworthiness and dependability so children and their families feel comfortable relying on themInterpersonal skills when working with children, including having compassion and being sensitive to their emotional needs when they are in extreme distress or painPhysical stamina when performing tasks such as liftingMust be at least 18 years oldMust have a valid New York State driver’s license and access to a vehicleAccessCNY offers a competitive benefits packageEmployee Referral ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance401k retirement program with employer matchPaid TrainingHP21Equal Opportunity EmployerPI160059581