Group Lead

The Mental Health Center of East-Central Kansas Inc; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Center of East-Central Kansas Inc in Emporia, KS is seeking a Group Lead to manage the psychosocial group program for at-risk youth. You will run the group room and provide safe, face-to-face supervision, helping youths develop social and emotional skills to stay connected with home, school, and community.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma, at least one year in health and human services, and the ability to work with youth in a therapeutic team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in health and human services preferred.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a therapeutic team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychosocial group services to youth clients to develop appropriate behaviors.
• Monitors clients for behavior and safety with close guidance and supervision.
• Assists in facilitating daily activities and outings.
• May transport individuals as required by the work assignment.
• Maintains clean group spaces.
• Designs and leads the program curriculum for developmental skills.
• Maintains accurate records of client services and submits paperwork in a timely manner.
• Motivates clients to improve social skills and acts as a positive role model.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Group Lead

Department

Community Based Services (CBS)

Created

10/7/2021

Reports to

Psychosocial Group Manager

Revised

07/08/2025

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

EEO - 1

Service Workers

Position Type

Full Time

Travel

Regular travel within Lyon County to transport clients

Work Hours

Mon - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm during the school year and

8:00 am - 4:00 pm during the summer.

Positions Supervised

None

Summary

The Group Lead position supports the Psychosocial Group Program operation, an intensive outpatient program for at-risk youth, by running the group room and providing quality face-to-face support and supervision to agency clients. The purpose of the Group Program is to assist individuals in developing social and emotional skills for appropriate and safe behaviors, fostering positive outlook of self and future, and to help keep youth in their home, communities, and schools.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides direct psychosocial group services to youth clients in an effort to teach individuals to develop appropriate behaviors and personal attitudes for successful functioning at home, school, and in the community.
• Monitors all clients in the program for appropriate behavior and safety, with close guidance and supervision to clients who may be assigned specifically to his or her care.
• Assists in facilitating daily activities and outings.
• May transport individuals to and/or from various locations as required by specific work assignment.
• Maintain clean group spaces.
• Designs, prepares, and leads the program curriculum for a specific developmental skill to be taught to the youth in the program.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all client services, as defined by state licensing agencies, funding agencies, and CrossWinds standards and requirements. Submits all work-related paperwork in a timely manner and in acceptable format as determined by agency requirements.
• Motivates program clients to achieve and improve individual social skills by creating a positive model for them to emulate.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship and professional demeanor with clients, external community partners, agency staff members, and visitors.
• Attends applicable staff meetings conducted by CrossWinds.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

One year of experience in the health and human services field is preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.

Additional Qualifications

Ability to work with persons with serious emotional disturbance; ability to work independently and as a member of a therapeutic team; possess demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to react effectively in a variety of human service situations.

Work Environment

This job operates in a community setting, as well as in a professional office setting. This position primarily works with clients in a group setting and within the agency’s residential facilities. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; handle objects; grasp and reach for items with hands and arms; manipulate hands and fingers; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to become certified in Managing Aggressive Behaviors (MAB), which includes training in proper restraint/physical intervention techniques to be utilized as a last resort. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Language skills are required, including the ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak the English language. This position also requires the ability to interpret written materials, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present and respond to questions.