Position Overview: The Runaway Homeless Youth Specialist will provide day to day direct supervision of youth in the Sanctuary. They will be responsible to complete all necessary paperwork and work as a team member to provide excellent services to the youth and families that utilize The Sanctuary. Position Qualifications: Minimum: academic record of a high school diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred. A genuine respect for and interest in children and their families of diverse racial and ethnic identity; an ability to form a therapeutic relationship with children and their families. Ability to put into practice all techniques of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (as taught in pre-employment training) and demonstrated respect for client’s rights and safety. Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques Ability to provide emergency hotline counseling and suicide prevention. Must have valid NYS driver’s license. Ability to speak, read, and write in English. The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.