Behavioral Health Specialist

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services • OH

125d • $16 - $25

About The Position

The Behavior Health Specialist plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting youth in their personal, social, and educational development, helping them to reach their full potential in society. This position is focused on the efficient and effective implementation of the program’s established daily schedule and routine, with a special emphasis on the coordination of activities and fostering a positive peer community through the use of TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) strategies.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• CPR / First Aid certified.
• Ability to handle physical activities, including recreational activities.
• Good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or higher degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in serving at risk youth or in a residential program.
• A background or college courses in education, social work, or psychology.

Responsibilities

• Engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful engagement with youth, assisting them to explore, create, and meet their own goals.
• Implements program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, youth-centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting.
• Responsible for being aware of youth activities and whereabouts while always maintaining a safe and productive environment.
• Seeks to understand youth’s unique circumstances, personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into daily activities as well as any needed crisis response to help them regain a sense of control.
• Assists in providing structured group activities/functions.
• Provides therapeutic interventions with residents as required and directed by individualized service plans.
• Facilitates community outings and structured activities as directed.
• Participates in all scheduled employee meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
• Implements TBRI strategies.
• Complies with agency, federal and state policies, procedures and regulations.
• Attends regular training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding health, safety, and local policy developments.
• Consistently utilizes trauma informed language and a strength-based approach to assist our young people to reach their fullest potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees