Youth Empowerment Specialist: Community & School Programs

Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc.; Paola (KS); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Generous paid time off

Wellness resources

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. in Paola, KS is seeking a Youth Specialist to join our CBS team. You will provide supervision and supportive services to youth with severe emotional disturbance, delivering individual and group sessions across schools and community settings.

Under supervision of the CBS Coordinator, you will help youth build skills, independence, and community integration while collaborating with licensed QMHPs and other staff. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 40 hours of training in providing equivalent supportive services or be able to attend 40 hours of on-site training; on-site training may be outside regular hours.
• Incumbent must pass a security check per Medicaid regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Provides one to one psychosocial rehabilitation services for youth.
• Assists in developing and providing structured psychosocial group activities.
• Supports personal care goals and overall treatment plan for specific youth.
• Organizes program activities and functions; maintains safe environment.
• Consults with other mental health staff and collaborates as needed.
• May provide transportation to activities (driving record required).
• Maintains timely documentation and reporting; completes trainings as assigned.
• Complies with ELC policies and maintains productivity targets.

Conocimientos

Empathy & rapport

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Flexibility

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. in Paola, KS is seeking a Youth Specialist to join our CBS team. You will provide supervision and supportive services to youth with severe emotional disturbance, delivering individual and group sessions across schools and community settings.

Under supervision of the CBS Coordinator, you will help youth build skills, independence, and community integration while collaborating with licensed QMHPs and other staff. Evening/weekend availability is required.