The Child Center of NYstrengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presen…
Skills: Child Care, Behavioral Health Support, Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills
College and Career Advisor for the Young Adult Borough Center
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$27/hr
Mid level$15M raised
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community prese…
Skills: Academic Advisement, Career Readiness, Counseling, Case Management, Conflict Resolution
Summary The Program Director (PD) is responsible for leading, managing, and implementing all aspects of assigned programs to ensure excellence, safety, and alignment with The Child Center of NY’s mission and contra…
Skills: Program Management, Staff Supervision, Mental Health Support, Budget Monitoring, Contract Compliance
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Skills: Youth Advocacy, Counseling, Case Management, Mentoring, Crisis Intervention
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Skills: Onboarding Coordination, Background Checks, HRIS, Compliance, Customer Service
Summary The Group Leader is responsible for providing a safe, fun, and enriching after-school experience for a consistent group of youth. Group Leaders plan and facilitate engaging pro-social activity lessons and curricu…
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community prese…
Senior Onboarding Specialist The Senior Onboarding Specialist plays a critical, high-level role in ensuring the seamless, compliant, and welcoming integration of new hires into our organization. In addition to executing …
Skills: Onboarding, Compliance, Process Leadership, Background Screening, HRIS
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Skills: Lesson Planning, Youth Supervision, Behavior Management, Microsoft Office, Data Collection
Company Overview The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerfu…
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community prese…
Skills: Social Skills Training, Emotional Regulation, Case Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Time Management
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community prese…
Skills: Clinical Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Counseling, Treatment Planning
Clinical Coordinator DOE John Bowne PIP Program - School Based
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$70k–$72k/yr
Mid level$15M raised
About The Child Center of NY . At The Child Center of NY, we believe every child and family deserves access to compassionate, high-quality behavioral healthcare and the support needed to thrive. For more than 70 years, w…
Skills: Clinical Supervision, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Case Management
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Skills: Counseling, Case Management, Mentoring, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Assessment
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Skills: Medical Assessment, Medication Administration, First Aid, Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Care
Make a Difference Every Day At The Child Center of NY, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Each year we serve thousands of children, youth, and families across New York City through early childhood…
Skills: Clerical Duties, Scheduling, Billing, Client Record Management, Microsoft Office
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Skills: Program Management, Budget Monitoring, Staff Supervision, Compliance, Stakeholder Relations
Company Overview The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerfu…
Skills: Counseling, Case Management, Mentoring, Crisis Intervention, Bilingual Spanish
Company Overview The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerfu…
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$27/hr–$166/hr
Per diem
high school
Transportation reimbursement, Flexible scheduling
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide temporary care and recreational support for children with Serious Emotional Disturbance in home and community settings. Collaborate with parents and health providers while maintaining timely documentation of services.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with children with special needs. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to connect with diverse populations.
Full job description
The Child Center of NYstrengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Respite Care Worker – Fee for service
Join our team as a Respite Care Worker, where you’ll provide temporary care and support for children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (S.E.D.). This role offers a unique opportunity to give parents and caregivers the break they need while creating safe, fun, and enriching experiences for young people. By helping to reduce stress at home, you’ll play an important role in strengthening family harmony and wellbeing.
What You’ll Do:
Provide care and support for children in their homes or community settings.
Engage children in recreational activities that build on their strengths, skills, and interests.
Collaborate with Health Home providers and parents to ensure children’s needs are met during respite care.
Maintain clear and timely documentation (within 48 hours of service delivery)
Communicate openly with children and families about activities and observations.
Perform other related responsibilities as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 1 year of experience working or volunteering with children with special needs and their families
Compassion, patience, and the ability to connect with diverse social, cultural, and economic groups
Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and listening
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR) is a plus
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Why Join Us?:
Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting children and families
Competitive pay –earn $27.78 per service hour
Flexible scheduling options – we operate every day of the week, so you get to build a schedule that works best for you and the families you serve
Reimbursement for transportation costs
Gain valuable experience in community-based care and behavioral health
Make a direct and positive impact in the lives of children and their caregivers
Ready to help children and families? Apply today!
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
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The Child Center of NY: Strengthening Family. Building Community
Founded in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city, closing the gap for kids and families in NY’s under-resourced communities. With 60 locations in all 5 NYC boroughs and Long Island our over 1,100 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 58,000 children and their families. We are always on the lookout for new talent in a variety of both in-the-field and behind-the-scenes positions.
We serve children from birth to adulthood with effective, innovative programs in six critical areas: Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Health, Health Homes and Integrated Care, Prevention and Family Support, Youth Development, and, now, Residential Services and Research, Development and Innovation. We know that with the right skills, education, and emotional support – tools that we provide — children of any background can build a happy, healthy, and fulfilling future.
Offices: 118-35 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375, US · 118-35 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375, US
Early Childhood EducationIndividual and Family CounselingChild Abuse PreventionYouth DevelopmentBehavioral Healthand Youth MentoringCommunitiesNon ProfitAssociation
The Child Center of NY: Strengthening Family. Building Community
Founded in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city, closing the gap for kids and families in NY’s under-resourced communities. With 60 locations in all 5 NYC boroughs and Long Island our over 1,100 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 58,000 children and their families. We are always on the lookout for new talent in a variety of both in-the-field and behind-the-scenes positions.
We serve children from birth to adulthood with effective, innovative programs in six critical areas: Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Health, Health Homes and Integrated Care, Prevention and Family Support, Youth Development, and, now, Residential Services and Research, Development and Innovation. We know that with the right skills, education, and emotional support – tools that we provide — children of any background can build a happy, healthy, and fulfilling future.
Offices: 118-35 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375, US · 118-35 Queens Blvd, New York, NY 11375, US
Early Childhood EducationIndividual and Family CounselingChild Abuse PreventionYouth DevelopmentBehavioral Healthand Youth MentoringCommunitiesNon ProfitAssociation