Psychosocial Group Assistant (Osage)

CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness • Osage City, KS

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the After School Program operation, an intensive outpatient program for at-risk youth, by providing quality face-to-face support and supervision to agency clients, with the intent to assist individuals in developing social and behavioral skills for successful functioning, attending, and succeeding in educational endeavors, and preventing or reducing out-of-home placements and hospitalizations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.
• Ability to work with persons with serious emotional disturbance; ability to work independently and as a member of a therapeutic team; possess demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to react effectively in a variety of human service situations.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak the English language.
• Ability to interpret written materials, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present and respond to questions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the health and human services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychosocial group services to child clients, up to the age of 18 years of age, in an effort to teach individuals to develop appropriate behaviors and personal attitudes for successful functioning at home, school, and in the community.
• Monitors all clients in the program for appropriate behavior and safety, with close guidance and supervision to clients who may be assigned specifically to his or her care.
• Assists in facilitating daily activities and trips.
• May transport individuals to and/or from various locations as required by specific work assignment.
• Designs, prepares, and leads the program curriculum for a specific developmental skill to be taught to the children in the program.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all client services, as defined by state licensing agencies, funding agencies, and CrossWinds standards and requirements. Submits all work-related paperwork in a timely manner and in an acceptable format as determined by agency requirements.
• Motivates program clients to achieve and improve individual social skills by creating a positive model for them to emulate.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship and professional demeanor with clients, external community partners, agency staff members, and visitors.
• Attends applicable staff meetings conducted by CrossWinds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED