Weekend Youth Behavioral Health Specialist

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioMeansJobs Highland County is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist to support youth on weekends (16 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday, 7am–3pm or 3pm–11pm). The role focuses on guiding youth in personal, social, and educational development, implementing daily schedules with a positive peer community using TBRI strategies.

Prior experience with at-risk youth preferred, CPR/First Aid a plus. Responsibilities include facilitating group activities, providing therapeutic

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or higher degree preferred.
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guides and supports youth in their personal, social and educational development.
• Implements program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, youth-centered approach.
• Maintains a safe and productive environment and monitors youth activities.
• Incorporates individual goals and crisis response into daily activities.
• Provides structured group activities and therapeutic interventions as required.
• Facilitates community outings and structured activities as directed.
• Attends meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental/agency meetings.
• Uses trauma-informed language and a strength-based approach.

Skills

Trauma Informed

Integrity

Interpersonal Skills

Patience/Tolerance

Flexibility/Adaptability

Problem Solving Skills

Education

High School diploma/GED.

Associates or higher degree.

Job description

OhioMeansJobs Highland County is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist to support youth on weekends (16 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday, 7am–3pm or 3pm–11pm). The role focuses on guiding youth in personal, social, and educational development, implementing daily schedules with a positive peer community using TBRI strategies.

Prior experience with at-risk youth preferred, CPR/First Aid a plus. Responsibilities include facilitating group activities, providing therapeutic