Youth Crisis Support Specialist

Kentucky River Community Care; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky River Community Care in Hazard, KY is seeking a Community Support Associate for the Perry Crisis House to provide individual and group services to homeless youth aged 14–25, focusing on emotion regulation and crisis coping. The role involves teaching skills, educating on community resources, and completing weekly reports and monthly calendars, with supervision from the TAY Assistant Director.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience with homeless youth;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with homeless youth aged 14–25.
• Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR).
• One year of experience with homeless youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group services.
• Teach emotion regulation, crisis coping, independent living, and other skills as needed.
• Educate clients on community resources and how to access them.
• Complete weekly reports.
• Develop monthly calendars.
• Report to the TAY Assistant Director.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mental health understanding

Crisis intervention

Teaching emotion regulation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

Job description

Kentucky River Community Care in Hazard, KY is seeking a Community Support Associate for the Perry Crisis House to provide individual and group services to homeless youth aged 14–25, focusing on emotion regulation and crisis coping. The role involves teaching skills, educating on community resources, and completing weekly reports and monthly calendars, with supervision from the TAY Assistant Director.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience with homeless youth;