Youth Specialist

Elizabeth Layton Center Inc•Paola, KS

7d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Specialist joins the Community Based Services (CBS) team at the Elizabeth Layton Center in Paola, Kansas. The role provides supervision and supportive services to youth diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance, helping them develop skills under supervision and direction. Under the supervision and direction of a licensed and credentialed Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), the Youth Specialist provides information, education, and training intended to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes, with the goal of increasing consumers’ independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion in the community. Most time is spent providing individual or psychosocial group services in schools, 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.
Ability to take 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.
Good driving record if providing transportation.

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 assigned youth.
Organize program activities and functions.
Maintain a safe and productive environment while consumers are attending services.
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 groups, 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.