Youth Counselor
Company: Evidence Based Associates
Location: Far Rockaway
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description If you are passionate about
working with/for vulnerable youth and families, implementing
evidence-based models of treatment and care, we have a professional
opportunity for you! The MST Coach is a specialized Case Planner
role with a concentration of the MST-FIT model of service. Working
within the social service department, the Coach supports youth and
families, along with department staff by wrapping services to
ensure successful discharge. (Full-time, 35-hour per week/
Non-Exempt) Mon-Fri w/ evenings as needed. Education: Minimum BSW
or BA degree in relevant field, required w/ 2-years of professional
experience, to include some knowledge of child welfare working with
at risk youth; MSW preferred w/ a minimum of 1-year of related
experience. Former case management experience is a plus. *The
position also requires a valid NYS driver's license Brief Overview:
The MST-FIT Coach primarily performs case management/
administrative duties around the resident youth's progress towards
transition from the agency into independence, utilizing the MST-FIT
proven model of service. This role is integral to the agency,
department and youth of the RTC program. The Coach works within the
community to coordinate/ensure appropriate resources and services
are assigned and implemented for the youth's success. Accountable
for ensuring compliance of assigned caseload with respect to ACS,
OCFS and state overseers policy and regulations. Provide direct
clinical treatment using the MST treatment model and principles.
Some principles include leveraging strengths and focusing on the
positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing
mature behavior. Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and
family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in
the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the
problem behaviors and interactions within the family’s ecological
context. Comfort working with a diverse community of clients
Knowledge of the types of families in the community Continuously
work to engage the primary caregiver, family members, supports, and
community agency staff (school, outpatient mental health providers,
residential case planners and line staff, child welfare, community
stakeholders ) in change-oriented treatment. Dedicate time to
weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing
support from your supervisor and team members. Receive regular
training, professional development, supervision, and consultation
activities designed to help you acquire extensive clinical skills
within the MST treatment model. Assure, along with fellow
clinicians, that clients have access to 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
support as needed. Salary Range: $55,000 - 59,000 Annually Powered
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