Youth Services Therapist & Care Coordinator

State-of-Missour; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Missouri Division of Youth Services is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to coordinate comprehensive treatment for youth in day treatment and residential programs.

You will build therapeutic rapport, assess needs, and develop integrated treatment plans with youth and families, while coordinating with service providers to meet youth needs. This role requires empathy, clear communication, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• One year+ of professional experience with youth (12-17) in treatment or related settings.
• Bachelor's degree with 15 credit hours in CJ/Psychology/Sociology/Social Work/Education or related fields and relevant youth treatment experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a working relationship and therapeutic rapport with each youth and family.
• Update families on youth progress and discuss family needs.
• Develop integrated, individualized treatment plans and review with client, family, and providers.
• Provide direct services including counseling, crisis intervention, and awareness supervision for youth safety.
• Maintain security and participate in physical restraints during emergencies to ensure safety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Nonjudgmental

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Education

Job description

The Missouri Division of Youth Services is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to coordinate comprehensive treatment for youth in day treatment and residential programs.

You will build therapeutic rapport, assess needs, and develop integrated treatment plans with youth and families, while coordinating with service providers to meet youth needs. This role requires empathy, clear communication, and a valid driver’s license.