Youth community support specialist

Brightli • Jefferson City, MO

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team as a Youth Community Support Specialist, where you will provide essential services to individuals and their families as they adapt to living in their communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of youth in need, work collaboratively with a skilled team, and develop your mental health service expertise. We are looking for compassionate individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and committed to helping others achieve long-term wellbeing and independence. Your contributions will help ensure that youth and their families receive the timely support and resources they need to thrive. As a Youth Community Support Specialist, you will be responsible for creating personalized plans that address the specific needs of your clients. You will utilize evidence-based techniques and collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive mental health services. The Youth Community Support Specialist position offers… Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Career Advancement & Wage Growth – Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income Comprehensive Training – Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health or related field, or relevant experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Prior experience working with youth and families in a community support or mental health capacity.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the client's specific needs and goals.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach that emphasizes empowerment, skill-building, and resilience, incorporating evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, and skills based in CBT and DBT approaches.
• Provide behavioral interventions, including motivational interviewing, operant conditioning, interpersonal and group dynamics, cognitive processing, and other evidence-based interventions.
• Coordinate care with other service providers, including primary care physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth – Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training – Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees