Youth Respite Mentor
Mental Health AssociationCity of Middletown, New York, United States
Posted February 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services, including community outreach, case management, and assisted outpatient treatment, to individuals transitioning from correctional and psychiatric settings. The organization focuses on promoting cultural equity and delivering health home care management within the Middletown and surrounding communities.
Job Description
Provide respite/skill building services for families with children/youth with serious emotional disturbance and/or developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- High School or GED/HSE diploma
- Eighteen (18) years of age for daytime and twenty-one (21) years or older for overnight services
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbance and/or developmental disabilities
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid Driver's License and ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage
Benefits
- Per Diem
- Sick leave according to MHA policy
