Youth Services Specialist – Community & School Programs

Elizabeth Layton Center Inc; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness resources

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Elizabeth Layton Center in Paola, KS is seeking a Part Time Youth Specialist to join our CBS team. The role focuses on supervision and supportive services for youth with severe emotional disturbance, in schools, homes, and community settings.

You will work under a licensed QMHP to provide information, education, and skill-building to promote independence and community inclusion. We offer competitive compensation, wellness resources, a collaborative team, and ongoing growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 40 hours of training in providing supportive services or willingness to complete on-site training.
• Incumbent must pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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 of specific youth.
• Organizes program activities and functions.
• Maintains a safe and productive environment during time spent in attendance of consumers.
• Consults with other mental health staff and works co-jointly as indicated.
• May provide transportation to and from various program activities (must maintain a good driving record).
• Assists in developing and providing structured activities to include attendant care, psychosocial group activities and individual community support.
• Maintains appropriate records for reporting, evaluation, accounting, and clinical purposes.
• Meets deadlines for daily paperwork and reports.
• Provides quality documentation.
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or designee.
• Completes all trainings as assigned.
• Complies with ELC policies and procedures.
• Available to work evenings and weekends.
• Maintains productivity standard of 55% of hours worked.

Skills

Empathy for youth

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

40 hours training in supportive services

Background/security check clearance

Job description

Elizabeth Layton Center in Paola, KS is seeking a Part Time Youth Specialist to join our CBS team. The role focuses on supervision and supportive services for youth with severe emotional disturbance, in schools, homes, and community settings.

You will work under a licensed QMHP to provide information, education, and skill-building to promote independence and community inclusion. We offer competitive compensation, wellness resources, a collaborative team, and ongoing growth opportunities.