Youth Group Lead & Crisis Response Specialist

Prairie View; Hillsboro (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View in Hillsboro, KS is seeking a Group Team Lead & Crisis Services Specialist to lead PSR group programs, design curricula, and guide Case Managers across school-year and summer cycles. You will also coordinate crisis response and act as a liaison with schools, families, and community resources.

The role combines leadership with direct care, including immediate crisis services and long-term planning, in a responsive, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health sciences or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills in the provision of case management.
• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication.
• Must maintain Kansas licensure and CEU's where applicable.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents and families.
• Valid Kansas driver's license and insurable.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSR group curricula design and oversight for year-round and summer programs.
• Organize and run group sessions in schools, after-school settings, and community locations.
• Supervise and coach Case Managers and support staff.
• Engage with local schools and community partners to expand programming and crisis support.
• Deliver crisis intervention services in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Link families to essential community resources and advocate for client rights.
• Attend collaborative treatment planning meetings with state facilities and internal teams.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal communication

Written communication

Observation skills

Flexibility

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interagency collaboration

Child/adolescent development

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Prairie View in Hillsboro, KS is seeking a Group Team Lead & Crisis Services Specialist to lead PSR group programs, design curricula, and guide Case Managers across school-year and summer cycles. You will also coordinate crisis response and act as a liaison with schools, families, and community resources.

The role combines leadership with direct care, including immediate crisis services and long-term planning, in a responsive, community-focused setting.