Youth Community Support Specialist

Brightli•Hannibal, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Centerstone is seeking a compassionate and motivated Youth Community Support Specialist (CSS) to provide community-based behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families. In this rewarding role, you'll work one-on-one with youth to help them develop healthy coping skills, improve daily functioning, strengthen relationships, and achieve their individualized goals. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building lasting relationships with youth and families in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Education, Criminal Justice, or a related human services field; OR Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field with at least two years of qualifying experience; OR Any combination of higher education and qualifying experience totaling four years; OR Associate degree in Behavioral Health Support; OR Four years of qualifying experience.
Qualifying experience includes: providing support, coaching, mentoring, skill development, or behavioral health services to children, adolescents, or adults with mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges.
Valid driver's license and current auto insurance
Ability to travel throughout the community to meet with clients, families, schools, and community partners
Ability to work independently in community-based settings while maintaining regular communication with the treatment team

Nice To Haves

Passion for working with children, adolescents, and families
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to engage youth from diverse backgrounds
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Commitment to person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care

Responsibilities

Provide community-based support services to children, adolescents, and families.
Help youth develop essential life skills, coping strategies, social skills, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities.
Assist youth in achieving goals identified within their individualized treatment plans.
Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches to support positive behavioral change.
Build trusting relationships with youth and families while encouraging engagement in treatment and services.
Collaborate with therapists, care coordinators, schools, physicians, and other community providers to support client success.
Advocate for youth and families by connecting them to community resources and supportive services.
Support youth in developing healthy routines, improving school performance, and strengthening family and peer relationships.
Facilitate psychoeducational and skill-building activities in individual and group settings.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency, state, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

29 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match
Company-paid basic life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Discount Program
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness