Youth Community Support Worker

Cornerstones of Care • Gladstone, MO

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Youth Community Support Worker to join our team. Salary Range: $47,000 - $51,000 This role will provide therapeutic and community support services to children and youth diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or have a qualifying DLA-20@score. These services are provided in a community-based setting, assisting the youth and family in achieving individualized life goals within their community and living environment. Hours are flexible in order to meet the needs of the youth and families Tri County services. Services will be provided in Clay County, Missouri.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, drug and alcohol, education, counseling, psychology, or criminal justice, 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

• 1-2 years of direct practice
• EMDR and DBT training, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based services to assigned caseload, utilizing independent judgment and decision making regarding appropriate treatment needed.
• Provide Crisis intervention to consumers experiencing a psychiatric or substance related crisis and assess and determine the intervention needed including the need for hospitalization or residential treatment.
• Maintain ongoing contact with hospitalized clients including participation in staffing and discharge planning so that consumers can successfully reintegrate into their living environment.
• Evaluate client needs, risk factors, care plan, client progress, and compliance with DMH standards.
• Responsible for maintaining daily billing expectations.
• Coordination of care with treatment providers and other agencies.
• Develop Person-Centered treatment plans initially and annually, which are strengths based, reflecting the consumer’s and family’s life goals and individualized choices according to DMH/agency timelines.

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 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees