Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist

Cornerstones of Care • Kansas City, MO

4d • $17 - $21

About The Position

We are seeking a Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. Starting Salary: $ 17.00 - $ 21.00 Hourly Shift: Tuesday – Saturday 3pm-11pm (Evenings) We are seeking a Transitional Youth Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. Your role will oversee clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. As a member of the Pathways team, you will work with other team members and report to our Program Manager.

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children and the following:
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
• A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
• Minimum Requirement: Education Level: High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in social services, child development, or criminal justice

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of all clients
• Responsible for proper behavior management of children through the use of behavior management techniques.
• Build healthy relationships with clients and be a role model of healthy behaviors
• Have a working knowledge of the child's treatment plan and objectives and structure activities to support that plan.
• Responsible for creatively structuring activities for groups and conducting psycho-educational groups.
• May be responsible for medication administration and other medical support.
• Responsible for the review/writing of all required documentation.
• Responsible for teaching, guiding, and assisting the client in daily life skills as appropriate for age.

Benefits

• Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for 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)
• Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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