Youth Crisis Intervention & Campus Support Specialist

Cornerstones of Care; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Dental coverage

Job summary

Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Campus Support Specialist to support youth behavioral health on campus in Kansas City. The role focuses on crisis intervention, de‑escalation, safety planning, and incident documentation, with emphasis on maintaining a therapeutic environment across the campus.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of experience with at-risk youth, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the ability to pass background, physical, and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in social services or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with at‑risk youth or related settings.
• At least 21 years old and able to pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk to youth, peers, and environment.
• Respond promptly to behavioral health crises and assess need for emergency assistance.
• Intervene when youth indicate intent to elope or engage in dangerous behavior.
• Assist with search and recovery if a youth leaves the facility without authorization.
• Implement and facilitate Run Prevention Groups curriculum.
• Communicate crisis information to supervisors, clinicians, nursing staff, case managers, and direct-care team members.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Emergency response

Incident documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, criminal justice, human services, behavioral sciences, or similar field

Job description

Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Campus Support Specialist to support youth behavioral health on campus in Kansas City. The role focuses on crisis intervention, de‑escalation, safety planning, and incident documentation, with emphasis on maintaining a therapeutic environment across the campus.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of experience with at-risk youth, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the ability to pass background, physical, and drug screenings.