Youth Outreach Specialist

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Round Rock (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service organization is seeking a Youth Outreach Specialist to provide crisis intervention and support for youth and families. This role includes immediate crisis response, case management, and collaboration with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and experience in crisis support. Join a dedicated team committed to improving health and independence in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supporting persons in crisis.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and approved driving status.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered care, including crisis intervention and case management.
• Collaborates with youth and families on goals.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

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Program Overview

The Youth Crisis Outreach Team Plus (YCOT+) program provides crisis intervention and assessment, intensive case management, relapse prevention, and care coordination services to youth and families involved with the Department of Family Protective Services. This program partners with the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team and responds to crises 24/7 in schools, emergency rooms, homes, and clinics. The Youth Outreach Specialist plays a key role in providing quick, in-person responses to those in crisis and continuing transitional services for up to 90 days to each youth and family.

Our Vision is Healthy and Fulfilled Lives. YCOT+ offers an interdisciplinary team of clinicians supporting youth and families during crises and months afterward to ensure stabilization and linkage to community supports. The team includes Youth Outreach Specialists, Certified Family Partners, Certified Peer Support Specialists, Therapists, and other resources. The Youth Outreach Specialist supports the completion of vital documents, benefits, and employment services as needed.

Our Mission is to improve health and independence of those served. The Youth Outreach Specialist provides timely, evidence-based crisis intervention to reduce higher-level care utilization and criminal justice system interactions.

Critical Impact

The team provides immediate crisis intervention and follow-up services. The Youth Outreach Specialist collaborates with youth and families on goals, acting as the primary contact and working with internal and external teams, including DFPS, schools, law enforcement, and healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

• - Provides person-centered care, including crisis intervention, case management, supported housing, employment, and benefits assistance
• - Participates in regular feedback sessions with supervisors, focusing on support and goal setting
• - Builds relationships with colleagues and community resources
• - Maintains flexibility to adapt to program developments and improvements
• - Functions as a Crisis Clinician as part of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, including after-hours on-call rotation

Location: Williamson and Burnet Counties

Salary: $24.23 - $34.98/hr

Applicable Differentials

• Up to $3.50/hour - Experience with community centers in similar roles
• Up to $4.00/hour - Tenure with BTCS
• $1.00/hour - Masters Degree in Human Services
• $0.75/hour - Bilingual
• $1.00/hour - LPHA licensure
• $1.00/hour - Williamson County Crisis differential

Additional shift differentials, crisis on-call differential, and a $200 monthly service delivery award.

Why join our team?

BTCS values its team members, offering competitive salaries, benefits, and leave policies. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, family leave, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• - Two years of experience supporting persons in crisis
• - Strong communication skills
• - Valid Texas Driver's License and approved driving status
• - Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Preferred Qualifications

• - Bilingual in Spanish
• - Master's Degree
• - Licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCDA

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Mental Health Care