Support and Stabilization Services - Youth Support Specialist
About The Position
Open Sky’s Support & Stabilization Services provide an array of services to support youth up to the age of 22 years and families that may be experiencing emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Services provided include groups, therapeutic services to help children remain in their home, preparation support for children reunifying with family, permanency support, skill building, increasing social connections, and providing families with community resources to meet basic needs. The goal of the program is to provide families with access to services that are tailored to their individualized strengths and needs which gives youth the greatest chance for safety, permanency, and well-being. The Youth Support Specialist will be responsible for helping individuals develop the skills needed for self-management, including crisis and prevention planning, social skill enhancement, daily living skill education, stress management, education about mental illness and symptoms and self-reinforcement and contingency management while monitoring their progress toward achieving identified goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field required or five years of experience working with youth and families required.
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving history and reliable transportation, required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates and those with lived experience highly preferred.
- Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in identifying individual strengths and interests.
- Maintain files, documentation and meet deadlines for S&S Services and Rehab Option and all other licensing guidelines
- Transport individuals in a safe manner in matters related to service delivery
- Assist in providing continuity of service delivery to youth as needed
Benefits
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
- Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
