Clinical Care Specialist - Youth Empowerment Program (56087)

Health Solutions•Pueblo, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is hiring a PRN Clinical Care Specialist/Activities Counselor for its Youth Empowerment Program at the Perry Hall location. The role assists with program and curriculum development, mentors school-aged youth, and provides developmentally appropriate activities that support healthy habits, coping skills, character development, stewardship, healthy boundaries, and youth empowerment. The position works under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor and includes extensive cross-training between multiple departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminology, or a closely related field.
Experience working with school-aged children and their families.
Valid Colorado driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation during work hours.
Ability to work with children and adults from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including people experiencing crisis situations.
Knowledge of behavioral health, physical health, and child-serving systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-language skills.
Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Letter verifying experience caring for and supervising four or more school-aged children who are not related to the applicant.

Responsibilities

Participate in scheduled team meetings and trainings.
Help plan a comprehensive, multicultural curriculum that promotes children's growth and development.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to children's interests and learning styles.
Support each child's individual learning and development goals.
Participate in planned parent communication as directed by the Program Director.
Track daily attendance and activities in the agency-supplied management platform.
Complete documentation in accordance with state guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and regularly carry out emergency preparedness, fire, and tornado drills.
Follow health, safety, food handling, and sanitation requirements.
Provide a developmentally appropriate, healthy, and safe learning environment.
Model and practice developmentally appropriate behavior with children, families, and staff.
Provide constant and attentive supervision of children in the employee's care.
Work with children ranging from school age through 16 years old.
Handle emergencies, including first aid and parent contacts.
Follow Health Solutions policies and procedures and Colorado Childcare and Health Department rules and regulations.
Perform extensive cross-training between multiple departments.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Site Supervisor or designee.