Careers

We build Communities. We strengthen Families. We offer Careers. Join our Team.

The Child Center prioritizes talent in the neighborhoods where we work — people genuinely invested in the strength of their community and the well-being of the families next door. Our team is standing by to talk about opportunities that turn into support and care for the people we serve.

The Child Center of NY is committed to excellence, delivering the highest quality services to those who need them most. Integral to this commitment, and our ability to fulfill our mission, is a dedication to sustaining a culture of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB). As we partner with our clients in a way that is consistent with EDIB principles, we are equally dedicated to supporting all employees in the same way.

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Our team is always ready to meet whatever challenges emerge in the communities we serve. Watch our “Always Essential” video to see how our team was there for clients during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how The Child Center is always essential.

At The Child Center, we believe every child can thrive, given the right skills, education, counseling, and development programs — and we know that a dedicated staff is the key to making that happen. Our passionate, talented, and highly skilled employees help more than 58,000 children, adolescents, adults, and families achieve their full potential each day. Every role is vital to our partnership with the families we serve. The Child Center is more than an agency — it’s a community.

If you are interested in joining us and believe you have the passion and skills to make a difference in the lives of young people and communities facing some of the toughest circumstances, please apply for one of our available positions listed on our Recent Job Postings page; we will contact you if you match our position requirements.

Full-time, part-time, and per diem/fee-for-service opportunities are available in six divisions, including Behavioral Health; Early Childhood Education; Health Homes and Integrated Care; Prevention and Family Support; Residential Services; and Youth Development. Bilingual and bicultural applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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We want to help you reach your potential. Explore some of the types of careers The Child Center of NY offers.

Become an Activity Specialist: Change the trajectory of a child’s life.

Spark a child’s imagination as an essential part of our youth development team. Activity specialists are responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning within a specialization, such as culinary arts or dance. They use their creativity and experience to engage students, families, and faculty and coordinate events in their specialty areas, such as showcases and performances. The encouragement and support activity specialists provide leave a lasting impact on students and help give them the confidence to pursue their own passions. Activity specialists are typically college students or graduates who have experience working with youth in their specializations.

Join a Team of Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors.

Substance use disorders are a growing problem among many of our communities. It matters to us that their care is specific and reflects the diversity of their life experiences. Our CASACs provide direct counseling services—and hope—to teens and adults struggling with addiction. These professionals play a key role in fostering clients’ social, cognitive, and behavioral skill development. Treatment is provided in individual and group sessions. Groups are offered to address such issues as wellness, health education, stress reduction, life priorities, and addiction awareness. CASACs must be credentialed and hold a bachelor’s degree.

Lead a Team as a Director.

For every program, there's a director, responsible for all facets of a program, ensuring goals are met, sound strategies are in place, finances are in order, and both staff and clients are thriving. Directors must pivot, be agile, flexible, highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented professionals, comfortable with both administrative undertakings and serving on the front lines as role models for staff and clients alike.

Requirements vary by program, but all directors should hold at least a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of five years of experience in their field.

Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Clinical Coordinators are always needed.

The Child Center began as a children’s counseling center, and a commitment to mental health remains at the core of everything we do. We employ social workers across program areas and in a variety of settings. Responsibilities include providing high-quality, culturally sensitive mental health services, and assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of clinical concerns. Our social workers help turn a troubled start into a bright path for some of our city’s most vulnerable populations, including the undocumented, children experiencing abuse, and families living in extreme poverty. Clinicians must have a master's or doctorate degree in social work or counseling and a New York State License/Certification.

Serve on a Clinical Team as a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP).

Our psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners work to diagnose and treat patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders, to determine the nature and extent of disorders, and to formulate treatment programs utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications. They also provide clinical consultation to social workers and non-medical staff. Person-centered, culturally competent care is provided by our psychiatrists and PMHNPs with a focus on outcomes.

Change Lives as a Youth Advocate.

The Child Center operates more than a dozen afterschool sites where children continue to learn after the school bell rings. Equally important, we work to strengthen the social and emotional development of every student. Youth advocates play a crucial role in this endeavor. They provide one-on-one support to help students develop appropriate behaviors, acquire greater self-confidence, and achieve improved classroom functioning. They also facilitate workshops for the school community and serve as important mentors in students’ lives. Youth advocates are in college or hold a bachelor’s degree and have experience working with school-age children and adolescents.

Staff Development Opportunities

Helping current team members grow in their careers

When you join The Child Center of NY, it’s not just a job — it’s a growth opportunity. The Child Center’s Organizational Effectiveness and Employee Experience (OEX) department is committed to helping team members reach their full career potential. We offer more than 900 professional development courses, continuing education courses, and a learning management system that supports strengths and work opportunities on both a team-wide and individual basis. It is all part of our commitment to help team members thrive. Just as our employees give their best to our clients, we as an employer pledge to give you our best when you join our team! Current staff members: Please access the Training Institute through your SharePoint account.

The Child Center of NY is an equal opportunity employer. We serve some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.