Youth Care Specialist - MO

Cornerstones of Care•Kansas City, MO

2d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Youth Care Specialist to join our team. Your role will oversee clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. Plan activities, reinforce treatment plans, and document all client-related information. As a member of the Residential team, you will work with other team members and report to our Youth Behavioral Health Specialist Manager. Multiple schedule options available.

Requirements

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

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 the 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.
Provide 24-hour awake supervision.
May assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties.
Ability to manage clients courteously and tactfully while on agency property.

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