Part-Time Youth Specialist — Behavioral Health

Elizabeth Layton Center; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Collaborative team

Growth opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The Elizabeth Layton Center in Ottawa, KS is seeking a part-time Youth Specialist to join the CBS team. You will provide supervision and supportive services to youth with severe emotional disturbance in schools, homes, and community settings.

Under supervision of the CBS Coordinator and a QMHP, you will deliver individual and group psychosocial activities, help youths develop skills, and maintain accurate records. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 40 hours of relevant training or willingness to complete on-site.
• Must pass Medicaid-required security check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one psychosocial rehabilitation services to youth.
• Lead structured psychosocial group activities and support plans.
• Maintain accurate records and meet reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate with QMHP and CBS team; may transport youth as needed.
• Available evenings and weekends; maintain productivity targets.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

40 hours of training in supportive services

Security check completion

Job description

The Elizabeth Layton Center in Ottawa, KS is seeking a part-time Youth Specialist to join the CBS team. You will provide supervision and supportive services to youth with severe emotional disturbance in schools, homes, and community settings.

Under supervision of the CBS Coordinator and a QMHP, you will deliver individual and group psychosocial activities, help youths develop skills, and maintain accurate records. Evening and weekend availability is required.