Youth Behavioral Support Specialist

youthvillages.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com - Jobboard; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages is looking for a Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant in Memphis, Tennessee. This role involves teaching and providing daily care for youth aged 6-17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges, assisting in treatment planning, and facilitating therapy sessions.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and experience working with youth. This position requires flexibility and includes a non-traditional schedule with evening and weekend shifts, ensuring that you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Experience working with at-risk youth (strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches youth necessary life skills and provides daily physical care.
• Assists in treatment planning for each youth.
• Participates in recreation therapy sessions with assigned group of youth.
• Facilitates group therapy sessions to support youth.

Skills

Experience working with at-risk youth

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Villages is looking for a Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant in Memphis, Tennessee. This role involves teaching and providing daily care for youth aged 6-17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges, assisting in treatment planning, and facilitating therapy sessions.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and experience working with youth. This position requires flexibility and includes a non-traditional schedule with evening and weekend shifts, ensuring that you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives.