Youth Specialist (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Elizabeth Layton Center is hiring a part-time Youth Specialist for its Community Based Services (CBS) team in Ottawa, Kansas. The position provides supervision and supportive services to youth diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance, helping them develop skills under supervision and direction. Most of the work involves individual or psychosocial group services, delivered in schools, homes, the center, and other community settings. Under the supervision and direction of a licensed and credentialed QMHP, the Youth Specialist provides consumers with information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes. The goal is to increase consumers’ independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion in the community. 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 the ability to attend 40 hours of on-site training. On-site training may occur outside regularly scheduled working hours.
- Pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations.
- Ability to relate to 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; maintain a good driving record.
- Assist in developing and providing structured activities, including attendant care, psychosocial groups, and individual community support.
- Maintain records for reporting, evaluation, accounting, and clinical purposes.
- Meet deadlines for daily paperwork and reports and provide quality documentation.
- Complete assigned training 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.
Benefits
- Wellness resources to support well-being.
- A collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
- A healthy work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
