Manager Youth Behavioral Health Specialist

Cornerstones of CareKansas City, MO
$49,504 - $49,504Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager Youth Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. This role observes interactions and provides daily supervision to staff and clients, ensuring the team members are following routines, policies, and treatment plans. Provides support to team members and clients with the goal of maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. This role will have direct reports and reports to the Program Manager.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience working with children
  • High school diploma, required.
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Pass background check, physical, and drug screening
  • A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in
  • Proof of current vehicle insurance
  • Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in social services, child development, or criminal justice, preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain emotional and physical safety and crisis management for the client.
  • Observe interactions and provide daily supervision of the Youth Behavioral Health Specialists.
  • Ensure team members are following routines, policies, and treatment plans.
  • Oversee the planning and coordination of the milieu program.
  • Provide coaching, training, and performance management to assigned team members per department and agency standards.
  • Ensure that all team members complete and submit the proper documentation as required per agency policy.
  • Provide customer service to client guardians and support workers.
  • Serve as a liaison between the cottage/dorm/unit and parents/guardians of the clients.
  • May oversee the administration of client medications.
  • Determine appropriate social activities for clients.

Benefits

  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Basic term life/AD&D insurance
  • Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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