Top 325 Activity specialist Jobs in Mahwah, Nj

Mental Health Specialist
Family Services of Westchester —Yonkers, NY
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Community Habilitation Specialist
Community Based Services —Peekskill, NY
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Per diem
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k)
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Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle —New Rochelle, NY
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Paid time off
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Youthlink Activity Specialist - Academic (Harlem Center)
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC —New York, NY
- $52 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Therapeutic Program Specialist
Alzheimers Foundation of America —New York, NY
- Up to $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
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Clinical Coordinator
Alliance Orthopedics —Fair Lawn, NJ
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Raise The Age - Youth Development Specialist
The Children's Village —Dobbs Ferry, NY
- $27 an hour
- Per diem
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Adolescents
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Activity Specialist
Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children and Family Services —New York, NY
- $40 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Analysis skills
- Associate's degree
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Activity Specialist: Art
Vanderbilt YMCA —Manhattan, NY
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Patient Care Coordinator - Lead
Alliance Orthopedics —Fair Lawn, NJ
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Clinic
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Academic Specialist
BrandEd —New York, NY
- $8,750 a month
- Monday to Friday
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
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Youthlink Activity Specialist - Academic (Armory Center)
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC —New York, NY
- $52 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Patient Care Coordinator
Alliance Orthopedics —Fair Lawn, NJ
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
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Veteran Independent Living Services Counselor
Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York —New York, NY
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Memory Care Activity Specialist
Atria Senior Living - Briarcliff Manor —Briarcliff Manor, NY
- $18.00 - $21.60 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2h
Activity Specialist (Harlem YMCA)
Harlem YMCA —Manhattan, NY
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Activity Specialist - Early Childhood (West Side YMCA)
West Side YMCA —Manhattan, NY
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Caregiving
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Activity Specialist
Children's Aid —Bronx, NY
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
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Rehabilitation Technician
Alliance Orthopedics —Fair Lawn, NJ
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Rehabilitation center
- Flexible schedule
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Youthlink Activity Specialist - Academic (Polo Ground Cornerstone)
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC —New York, NY
- $52 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Mental Health Specialist

Family Services of Westchester -
Yonkers, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $60,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
403(b)
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

LMHC
Spanish
LMSW
Writing skills
English
Experience working with children
Social Work

Full Job Description

Company Overview

Family Services of Westchester, Inc. (FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. Serving 30,000 people a year, including 20,000 children, with nearly 50 innovative programs, including counseling, education and support, FSW is a pillar of health in the Westchester community, here to create hope, restore dignity and connect families with the resources to get back on track.

Providing mental health services to children and families is an integral component of the Head Start program. It includes meeting Head Start Performance Standards. The Mental Health Specialist observes children in classrooms, assesses children with social-emotional and behavioral concerns, meets with families to address the needs of their children and supports teaching staff to meet the needs of the children. The Mental Health Specialist conducts parent training and workshops in addition to attending policy council meetings. Staff wellness is a critical part of the Head Start program. To support the staff, the Mental Health Specialist provides staff wellness activities and training. Additionally, the Mental Health Specialist provides training to staff to promote the emotional well-being of children and families.

JOB SUMMARY

FSW is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to provide mental health services to children and families to those in our Head Start Program in Yonkers, NY.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Observe and assess children with behavioral and social-emotional concerns.
Assess children's achievement of developmental milestones.
Conduct individual sessions and family meetings to help them support their child's emotional needs.
Co-lead parent workshops and trainings.
Support teaching staff and strategize with staff to ensure positive learning environment for all children.
Provide assessment based on observation and referrals from Head Start staff.
Administer the Ages and Stages Social-Emotional Questionnaire.
Administer a Trauma History Screening for every child.
Identify any child in need of an evaluation for special services through the Committee for Special Education (CPSE).
Help families navigate the school district in order to request an evaluation for special services.
Work closely with Disabilities Coordinator when working with a child in need or receiving special services in order to plan integrated services.
Engage all staff and children in the Second-Step curriculum.
Facilitate referrals for parents and children to community resources when needed.
Participate in monthly Mental Health Meetings.
Attend monthly Policy Council meetings.
Co-lead evidenced based Positive Solutions for Families parenting trainings with Family Advocate.
Conducts monthly Parent Workshops.
Provides monthly staff wellness activities and trainings.
Document all observations, assessments and meetings in COPA.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Must have MHC, MSW, LMSW, LMHC, Certified MHC (required)
B.A. or B.S. in Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Counseling or related field (required)

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal skills including excellent active listening and clear oral communication skills.
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Highly organized, self-directed and able to multi-task.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Effective in problem solving.
Able to engage effectively with children and families.
Knowledge of mental health, human development and community health practices.
Knowledge of local community resources helpful.
Able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Culturally competent/sensitive (racial, ethnic, linguistic, LGBTQ+, physical ability, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft applications.
Strong writing skills.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

EXPERIENCE

3 years + experience working in mental health and/or social services.
Experience working with children.
Experience with Head Start or Early Head Start desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Manual dexterity and regular hours at computer keyboard.
Approximately 55% walking/standing and 45% sitting.
Local travel in the middle of the day to other sites may be required.
Bending and lifting may be required.
May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.
Driver's License

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Requires adherence to OCFS/HS/EHS Standards.
Some exposure to communicable diseases.
Work is generally performed in a classroom setting or in an office requiring face-to-face interaction.
Travel by car, bus, airplane or train may also be required with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state and in some cases where some overnight travel may be required.

There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and generous paid time off.

At FSW, we enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the communities of Westchester, and this position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to social service, please complete the online application on Indeed.com, upload your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.

Family Services of Westchester is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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activity specialist jobs in mahwah, nj

Mental Health Specialist

Community Habilitation Specialist

Youth Development Professional

Youthlink Activity Specialist - Academic (Harlem Center)

Therapeutic Program Specialist

Clinical Coordinator

Raise The Age - Youth Development Specialist

Activity Specialist

Activity Specialist: Art

Patient Care Coordinator - Lead

Academic Specialist

Youthlink Activity Specialist - Academic (Armory Center)

Patient Care Coordinator

Veteran Independent Living Services Counselor

Memory Care Activity Specialist

Activity Specialist (Harlem YMCA)

Activity Specialist - Early Childhood (West Side YMCA)

Activity Specialist

Rehabilitation Technician

Youthlink Activity Specialist - Academic (Polo Ground Cornerstone)

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