Youth Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Mark Twain Behavioral Health; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Mark Twain Behavioral Health in Kirksville, MO seeks a full-time Community Support Specialist for our Youth Team. You will work with children and families to improve school, behavior, and wellbeing, coordinating with schools and other agencies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and travel as needed. A Bachelor's in Human Services or equivalent experience plus CPR/First Aid is required; youth experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field or four years of equivalent experience with consumers and families.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Medication Aide, Level I Certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical handicap or condition indicates need for such assistance.
• Teach community living skills.
• Arrange and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings on behalf of assigned clients.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solution.
• Serve as a resource to school personnel.
• Serve as a liaison between student, home, school and community resources.
• Maintain clinical records to comply with program standards and in accordance with agency policy.
• Contribute to development of treatment planning.
• Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
• Represent MTBH in the community by attendance at local inter-agency teams as assigned.
• Behave in professional and courteous manner.
• Adhere to client rights and confidentiality requirements.
• Complete Time Sheet in BambooHR in timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Youth experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

4 years experience with consumers and families

RN license with psychiatric experience (children)

CPR & First Aid Certification

Medication Aide Level I Certification

Job description

Mark Twain Behavioral Health in Kirksville, MO seeks a full-time Community Support Specialist for our Youth Team. You will work with children and families to improve school, behavior, and wellbeing, coordinating with schools and other agencies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and travel as needed. A Bachelor's in Human Services or equivalent experience plus CPR/First Aid is required; youth experience preferred.