Youth Specialist (Part-Time)

Elizabeth Layton Center Inc•Paola, KS

7d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Elizabeth Layton Center is seeking a part-time Youth Specialist for its Community Based Services (CBS) team in Paola, Kansas. The Youth Specialist provides supervision and supportive services to youth diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance and helps them develop skills under supervision and direction. Working under a licensed and credentialed Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), the specialist provides information, education, and training to support consumers’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion in the community. Most work involves individual or psychosocial group services in schools, consumers’ homes, the center, and other community settings. The position reports directly to the CBS Coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduate equivalency degree.
At least 40 hours of training in providing equivalent supportive services to child and/or adult consumers, or ability to attend 40 hours of on-site training. On-site training may be required outside regularly scheduled working hours.
Must pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations.
Ability to relate and work creatively and energetically with consumers at risk of hospitalization.
A positive approach to complex mental health issues.
Ability to communicate directly and effectively in a cooperative manner.
Flexibility in assigned work hours.
Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences.
Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one psychosocial rehabilitation services for youth.
Assist in developing and providing structured psychosocial group activities.
Support personal care goals and the overall treatment plan of specific youth.
Organize program activities and functions.
Maintain a safe and productive environment while consumers are present.
Consult with other mental health staff and work jointly with them as indicated.
May transport consumers to and from program activities; a good driving record is required.
Assist in developing and providing structured activities, including attendant care, psychosocial group activities, and individual community support.
Maintain appropriate records for reporting, evaluation, accounting, and clinical purposes.
Meet deadlines for daily paperwork and reports and provide quality documentation.
Complete assigned trainings and comply with ELC policies and procedures.
Maintain a productivity standard of 55% of hours worked.
Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor or designee.
Be available to work evenings and weekends.