Behavioral Health Specialist (Part time )

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioMeansJobs Highland County is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for weekend, part-time work (16 hours weekly). The role includes guiding youth, coordinating activities, and applying TBRI strategies to support personal and educational development.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, structured group activities, and collaboration with a supportive team. CPR/First Aid certification and a good driving record are preferred, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associates or higher degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience serving at-risk youth or in a residential program.
• CPR / First Aid certification is required.
• Good driving record is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful engagement with youth to help them explore and meet their goals.
• Implements program goals to promote a strengths-based, youth-centered approach and transitions to a less restrictive setting.
• Responsible for being aware of youth activities and whereabouts while maintaining a safe environment.
• Understands youth’s circumstances and goals to tailor daily activities and crisis response.
• Assists in providing structured group activities and functions.
• Provides therapeutic interventions as required and directed by individualized service plans.
• Facilitates community outings and structured activities as directed.
• Participates in scheduled employee meetings, supervision sessions, and other department meetings.
• Implements Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) strategies.
• Complies with agency, federal and state policies, procedures and regulations.
• Attends regular trainings to stay updated on safeguarding health, safety, and policy developments.
• Uses trauma-informed language and a strength-based approach to support youths.

Skills

Trauma Informed

Integrity

Interpersonal Skills

Patience/Tolerance

Flexibility/Adaptability

Problem Solving Skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates or higher degree

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist – Part-time (16 hours a week)

Saturday and Sunday

7am to 3pm or 3pm to 11pm

Guides and supports youth in their personal, social and educational development to help them reach their full potential in society. Concerned with the efficient and effective implementation of the program’s established daily schedule and routine, with special emphasis on the coordination of activities and a positive peer community utilizing TBRI strategies.

Essential Functions

• Engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful engagement with youth, assisting them to explore, create, and meet their own goals.
• Implements program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, youth-centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting.
• Responsible for being aware of youth activities and whereabouts while always maintaining a safe and productive environment.
• Seeks to understand youth’s unique circumstances, personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into daily activities as well as any needed crisis response to help them regain a sense of control.
• Assists in providing structured group activities/functions.
• Provides therapeutic interventions with residents as required and directed by individualized service plans.
• Facilitates community outings and structured activities as directed.
• Participates in all scheduled employee meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
• Implements TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) strategies.
• Complies with agency, federal and state policies, procedures and regulations.
• Attends regular training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding health, safety, and local policy developments.
• Consistently utilizes trauma informed language and a strength-based approach to assist our young people to reach their fullest potential.

Competencies

• Trauma Informed
• Integrity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Patience/Tolerance
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Problem Solving Skills

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associates or higher degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in serving at risk youth or in a residential program.
• A background or college courses in education, social work, or psychology.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• CPR / First Aid certified.
• Ability to handle physical activities, including recreational activities
• Good driving record

Salary Career Level Required Experienced (Non-Manager) Experience Required 1+ to 2 Years Job Type Employee Job Status Part Time Externally Published