If you’re passionate about helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential, Elmcrest Children’s Center wants you on our team.
If you’re passionate about helping children overcome challenges and reach their full potential, Elmcrest Children’s Center wants you on our team.
We understand that working with children—especially those facing emotional, social, or physical hardships—takes compassion, resilience, and commitment. That’s why we’re looking for dedicated, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to grow professionally while making a real impact in the lives of children and families.
At Elmcrest, we foster meaningful relationships in a supportive, learning-focused environment. Our mission is to empower every child—regardless of background, ability, or circumstance—to thrive, dream big, and contribute to a stronger community.
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance starting 91st day*
- Supplemental Disability / Life Insurance after 90 days*
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Agency Matching
- Paid Time Off (2x a year unused payout)*
- Healthy Blue*
- 365 Blue*
- Thrivewell
- Flexible Spending Account & Card*
- Extended Leave Bank*
- Verizon Phone Discount – 18%
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Appreciation Events
- TicketsAtWork Discount Program
- PLSF Student Loan Assistance
- Tuition Assistance (as qualified)
- Professional Development
- Free Will Writing
*Certain benefits may have waiting periods or eligibility requirements.
Administration
Join Our Administrative Team!
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for skilled administrative professionals to support our programs and services that help children and families thrive.
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Children’s Crisis Residence
Join Elmcrest’s Crisis Respite team in Syracuse—providing short-term care and support to youth in crisis. Make a difference every day.
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Casey’s Place Respite
Join the Team at Casey’s Place!
Help provide short-term respite for youth with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs in a safe, supportive setting. Make a meaningful impact in Central New York.
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Elmcrest Early Education
Now Hiring at Elmcrest Early Education!
Join our caring team as a Special Ed Teacher, UPK Teacher, or Teaching Assistant (FT/PT) for the 2025–2026 school year. Interviews happening now!
Family Services
Now Hiring – Family Support Services
Join Elmcrest’s FSS team to help stabilize foster care placements through therapy, support, and collaboration with families and counties. Make a lasting difference in a child’s life.
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Family Transitions
Join Family Transitions at Elmcrest
Help create safer futures for youth impacted by or engaging in sexually problematic behaviors. Provide support, treatment, and guidance to children and families through this vital, prevention-focused program.
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Medicaid Managed Care Services
Now Hiring – Community-Based Support Services
Join Elmcrest’s HCBS, CFTSS, and Health Home teams to support youth with behavioral, developmental, and mental health needs—right in their homes and communities. Help families thrive where they live.
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Residential Program
Join Elmcrest’s Residential Team
Help youth ages 11–21 build brighter futures in a safe, supportive environment. Be part of a team that empowers growth, healing, and lifelong skills—right on our welcoming Syracuse campus.
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At Elmcrest, our dedicated staff across all departments share a common mission: to support, empower, and nurture every child and family we serve. Whether working in education, residential care, respite, clinical services, or community-based programs, our team members bring professional expertise, empathy, and a deep understanding of child and adolescent development. Each program is driven by a commitment to meeting individual needs—recognizing that no two journeys are the same. Our staff build meaningful connections that foster trust, healing, and personal growth in the lives of those we serve.
From classrooms and cottages to homes and communities, Elmcrest staff create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments where children can thrive. Our educators, clinicians, case managers, and direct care professionals work collaboratively to build the skills, confidence, and resilience young people need to succeed. With compassion at the heart of everything we do, the Elmcrest team is proud to make a lasting difference—one child, one family, one future at a time.
