Floating Family Assistant Worker

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health agency in Cape Girardeau seeks a Floating Family Assistant Worker to provide support in Day Treatment programs. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth dealing with mental health challenges, requiring teamwork and effective communication skills. The position demands a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, and includes competitive compensation with benefits like paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

24 Paid Days Off

Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance

Retirement Auto-Enrollment

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development, psychology, social work, or education preferred.
• Must have proof of continuous auto insurance and valid MO Class E license.
• Experience working with youth populations in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions to children in the Day Treatment Program.
• Assist children during Day Treatment activities and within the community.
• Work with the integrated treatment team for consistent care.

Skills

Communication

Coping Techniques

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services Field

Associates degree with two years of experience

Two years of college and two years of related experience

Job description

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Floating Family Assistant Worker - Youth Day Treatment

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO - Jackson, MO - Perryville, MO - Ste. Genevieve, MO
Full Time: Non-Exempt - 40 hours/week
Base Pay: $19 - 20.40/hour dependent upon relevant experiences
Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services Field; or


• Associates degree and two years of experience working with mental health or child population; or,


• Two years of college and two years of experience working with mental health or child populations.


• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

Community Counseling Center is looking for a Youth Day Treatment Floating Family Assistant Worker for our Cape Girardeau, Jackson, and Perryville YDT programs. This position works closely with our youth population that suffers from mental and behavioral health issues which impacts their day-to-day activities. This position would be responsible for floating between the various programs as needed. Mileage reimbursement is given, and the employee's "home base" would be dependent upon their location.

The Program
The Youth Day Treatment program provides services to youth in grades k-12 who require a step-down or an alternative to inpatient care or partial hospitalization, or as transitional care following an inpatient or partial hospitalization stay in order to facilitate return to the community or to prevent or minimize the need for more intense or restrictive level of treatment. The Day Treatment Program provides services that are more intensive than outpatient treatment and will serve persons who need a structured, behavioral health setting for daytime activities.

The Job

As a Family Assistance Worker, you would be responsible for providing interventions to children in the Day Treatment Program for the purpose of helping children remain in the school, community and in the home. You would be working with the children on teaching skills such as: communication, de-escalation, behaviors, coping techniques, and many more. It is important to note that we do see various escalations through this program, however, it is an extremely rewarding experience to see the clients meet their treatment goals, and transition out of the Youth Day Treatment program, and back into the regular school settings.

Essential Functions

Attend to the needs of, and provide assistance to children during Day Treatment activities and within the community, under the direction of the Day Treatment Manager.

Give feedback regarding behavior, skills, and peer interactions during Treatment Team Meetings.

Teach skills and modeling appropriate pro-social interactions.

Provide complete and timely documentation as per policy and procedures.

Attend to the needs of children through phone calls to parents related to pick up times

Work with an integrated treatment team, including case managers, psychiatrists, and the school's administrative staff to provide consistent care.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Ancillary staff shall meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Individual with a bachelor's degree in child development, psychology, social work or education; or


• Individual with an associate degree with two (2) years' experience in related mental health or child related fields; or


• Individual with two (2) years of college and two (2) years' experience in related mental health or child related fields; or


• Occupational therapist; or


• Physical therapist; or


• Assistant behavior analyst

Staff must have proof of continuous auto insurance, must be able to possess a MO Class E license, and successfully complete the required CPR/First Aid and Pro-ACT Training.

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Inclusion

We believe that an inclusive workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse customer base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds, etc. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, and ongoing training, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to best meet the needs of our clients and communities.

Our Benefits

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year
  
  
  
  • + get a day off for your birthday!
  
  
  
  


• Seven Paid Holidays


• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance


• Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance


• Retirement Auto-Enrollment


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)


• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Approved Site


• Employee Referral Program


• Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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