Youth Care Specialist - Transitional Living

Cornerstones of Care•Kansas City, MO

1d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Youth Care Specialist – Transitional Living to join our team. This role oversees clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. Plan activities, reinforce treatment plans and document all client-related information. You will work with other team members and report to the Program Manager Pathways.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working with children
High school diploma, required.
At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening
A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

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

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 structures 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 teaching, guiding, and assisting the client in daily life skills as appropriate for age.
Provide 24-hour awake supervision.
Ability to manage clients courteously and tactfully while on agency property.
Responsible for the above essential duties.
May require transporting youth to events, meetings, appointments and/or activities.
May attend court hearings, family support team and school meetings.
May interview and make a recommendation in the hiring process.
May assign job duties, train staff, and ensure adequate coverage.
Other duties as assigned.

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