Community Support Associate (KRCC - Perry Crisis House)

Kentucky River Community Care; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role in Hazard, Kentucky. The position involves providing individual and group services to homeless youth aged 14 to 25. Responsibilities include teaching essential life skills, educating clients on community resources, and maintaining reports. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and effective interpersonal skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with homeless youth ages 14 - 25.
• One year of experience working in a mental health or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group services.
• Teach emotion regulation and crisis coping skills.
• Educate clients on community resources.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Basic understanding of mental health

Ability to utilize an electronic medical record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Credentials required: High School Diploma or GED, experience working with homeless youth ages 14 - 25.

Special Skills: Ability to utilize an electronic medical record, effective interpersonal skills, basic understanding of mental health with one year experience working with homeless youth.

Primary Functions:

• Provide individual and group services
• Teaching emotion regulation, crisis coping, independent living, and other skills as needed.
• Educate clients on community resources and how to access them.
• Complete weekly reports.
• Develop monthly calendars.
• Drive transportation van.
• Report to the TAY Assistant Director.

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