Clinical Care Specialist - Youth Empowerment Program

Health Solutions; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits package

Wellness program

Job summary

Health Solutions in Colorado is hiring a PRN Clinical Care Specialist/Activities Counselor for our Perry Hall Location. You will develop curricula, mentor youth, and provide activities that foster healthy habits and coping skills.

The role supports children from school-age to 16, with emphasis on crisis-informed care, collaboration with a multi-department team, and adherence to state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field.
• Experience working with school-aged children and their families.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Knowledgeable regarding behavioral health, physical health, and child-serving systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program and curriculum development.
• Mentor school-aged youth and provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Track attendance and document per state guidelines.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Adhere to Health Solutions policies and Colorado childcare rules.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with school-aged children

Cultural awareness

Crisis awareness/behavioral health

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

CPR & First-Aid Certification

Tools

CPR/First-Aid tools

Job description

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.We’re hiring PRN Clinical Care Specialist/Activities Counselor to work at our Perry Hall Location.What You’ll Be Doing The Clinical Care Specialist/Activities Counselor will be responsible for assisting with program and curriculum development, mentoring school-aged youth, and providing developmentally appropriate activities to foster healthy habits, coping skills, character development, stewardship, healthy boundaries, and empowering youth to live up to their highest potential.RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Clinical Care Specialist/Activities Counselor under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor you will:Actively participate in all scheduled team meetings and trainings as required.Help to plan a comprehensive, multi-cultural curriculum to promote the growth and development of all children in their program.Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of all children.Support each child’s individual goals to enhance their learning and development.Actively participate in planned parent communication at the guidance of the Program Director.Track daily attendance and activities in the agency-supplied management platform.Complete documentation in accordance with state guidelines.Maintain current knowledge of the center's emergency procedures and able to carry out emergency preparedness, fire, and tornado drills regularly.Adhere to all health, safety, and food handling and sanitation requirements.Provide a developmentally appropriate healthy and safe learning environment for the children in the program.Model and practicing developmentally appropriate behavior when working with children, families, and staff.Responsible for constant and attentive supervision of all children in their care.Flexibility to work with all ages of children from school-aged to 16 years of age.Handle emergencies such as first aid, parent contacts, etc.Follow all policies and procedures of Health Solutions.Follow all Colorado Childcare and Health Department Rules and Regulations.Extensive cross training between multiple departments will be required.Performing other job-related duties assigned by the Site Supervisor or their designee.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit on the floor, walk, bend, stand, sit Occasionally lifts and carries 50 pounds or moreRequires working under stress in emergency situationsRequires occasional driving, at times in adverse weather conditionsRequires frequent operation of a computerWhat You’ll Like About UsCompetitive pay $21.21 Hourly (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness programInsurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.HS Funded: EAP, LifeLock, Ask Charlie, Life and AD&D, LTDRetirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insuranceChildcareFlexible work scheduleEmployee recognitions and celebrationsWarm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one anotherWhat we’re looking For—The Must-HavesBachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminology, or closely related field.Experience working with school-aged children and their families.A valid Colorado driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation during work hoursDemonstrated ability to work with children and adults from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, who are experiencing crisis situationsKnowledgeable regarding behavioral health, physical health, and child serving systemsExcellent communication skillsWhat we’d Like to See in you—the Nice-to-HavesSpanish Language SkillsA current Child Development Associate Credential CDA.Valid CPR and First-Aid CertificationPreferably a letter of verified experience hours in the care and supervision of four or more school aged children not related to applicant.Health Solutions expects all staff toAdapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; andDemonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.Closing Date: 02/28/2027 EOE, M/F