Behavioral Support Mentor / School Shadow Location: Bedford Hills, NY
Behavioral Support Mentor / School Shadow
Location: Bedford Hills, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm
Compensation: $50-$75/hour
A family in Bedford Hills is seeking a steady, fit, and highly emotionally regulated Behavioral Support Mentor to work 1:1 with their 11-year-old son, who is managing anxiety, depression, and executive-function challenges. This role blends in-home support, routine-building, and school shadowing while the family finalizes his academic plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily 1:1 support, transitions, and structured routines.
- Use DBT-informed and mindfulness techniques to help regulate emotions.
- Support executive-function skills and follow clear, direct communication.
- Engage him in constructive activities (e.g., Legos, hands-on projects).
- De-escalate challenging moments with a calm, firm, unflappable presence.
- Collaborate with parents, therapists, and meet with the psychiatrist pre-hire.
Qualifications
- Background in mental health, behavioral support, special education, or similar.
- Experience with anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation in children.
- Strong, direct communicator; grounded and consistent.
- Able to commute daily to Bedford Hills.
In order to apply you. Mast meet all the requirements and you must be local. Please send a résumé to carmen@hudsonstaff.com