Arthur Center Community Health
Youth Community Specialist
Arthur Center Community Health, Lippstadt Community, Missouri, United States
Overview
The Youth Community Specialist (YCS) provides case management and rehabilitation level community psychiatric rehabilitation services to at risk youth with a serious emotional disturbance or a qualifying CPRP diagnosis.
Responsibilities
Develop resiliency goals and identify strengths, needs, abilities, preferences, skills, resources and supports.
Provide direct services in the form of educating, modeling and teaching skills.
Teach youth how to self-advocate and access and use resources and supports to assist in the development of resiliency and the promotion of holistic health and wellness.
Engage youth, families, schools and other supports in developing a productive working relationship through quality person centered treatment planning.
Engage natural supports in the care and treatment of youth.
Support and assist youth in a crisis to access needed treatment services to resolve the crisis.
Maintain records of consumer contacts as defined by the organization to fulfill reporting and quality improvement requirements.
Treat youth, family members, other child serving agency personnel and other staff with dignity and respect.
Maintain good relationships with referral sources and other departments in the organization.
Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Degree: Meets at least one of the following: Criteria for a mental health professional; has a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted based on one year of experience for each year of required education.
Licensure/Certification: Professional licensure not required. Class E Driver’s license. Certifications: CPR/First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Level 1 Medication Aid, Wellness Coaching.
Experience: Preferred experience in case management and/or direct service provision for a youth with serious and persistent mental illness or SED.
Skills & Attributes
Team oriented and values diversity.
Empathy skills with good eye contact, listening skills and ability to develop rapport with a diverse range of individuals.
Knowledge of trauma-informed treatment and practices, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Willingness to learn, grow and change.
Basic knowledge of the behavioral health delivery system including the Department of Mental Health and other treatment entities including dual diagnosis and substance use.
Working knowledge of the juvenile justice system, Division of Family Services, and the Educational System.
Excellent verbal and written skills; self-directed and able to work independently with sound judgment.
Flexible, non-judgmental, open-minded and able to maintain healthy professional boundaries; compassionate toward youth.
Knowledge of youth mental health diagnoses, treatment practices and interventions.
Physical Demands
Must be able to drive for extended periods, mostly in a six county area.
General office environment work demands including long periods of computer use for documentation.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds to carry a computer and other materials to and from client appointments.
Employment Details
Position Title: Youth Community Specialist
Department: Youth Community Based Services
DOL Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Youth Services Supervisor (QMHP)
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Notes: This posting reflects the current job description and requirements. References to any external job boards or posting-specific dates have been omitted to focus on the role’s core responsibilities and qualifications.
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Responsibilities
Develop resiliency goals and identify strengths, needs, abilities, preferences, skills, resources and supports.
Provide direct services in the form of educating, modeling and teaching skills.
Teach youth how to self-advocate and access and use resources and supports to assist in the development of resiliency and the promotion of holistic health and wellness.
Engage youth, families, schools and other supports in developing a productive working relationship through quality person centered treatment planning.
Engage natural supports in the care and treatment of youth.
Support and assist youth in a crisis to access needed treatment services to resolve the crisis.
Maintain records of consumer contacts as defined by the organization to fulfill reporting and quality improvement requirements.
Treat youth, family members, other child serving agency personnel and other staff with dignity and respect.
Maintain good relationships with referral sources and other departments in the organization.
Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Degree: Meets at least one of the following: Criteria for a mental health professional; has a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted based on one year of experience for each year of required education.
Licensure/Certification: Professional licensure not required. Class E Driver’s license. Certifications: CPR/First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Level 1 Medication Aid, Wellness Coaching.
Experience: Preferred experience in case management and/or direct service provision for a youth with serious and persistent mental illness or SED.
Skills & Attributes
Team oriented and values diversity.
Empathy skills with good eye contact, listening skills and ability to develop rapport with a diverse range of individuals.
Knowledge of trauma-informed treatment and practices, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Willingness to learn, grow and change.
Basic knowledge of the behavioral health delivery system including the Department of Mental Health and other treatment entities including dual diagnosis and substance use.
Working knowledge of the juvenile justice system, Division of Family Services, and the Educational System.
Excellent verbal and written skills; self-directed and able to work independently with sound judgment.
Flexible, non-judgmental, open-minded and able to maintain healthy professional boundaries; compassionate toward youth.
Knowledge of youth mental health diagnoses, treatment practices and interventions.
Physical Demands
Must be able to drive for extended periods, mostly in a six county area.
General office environment work demands including long periods of computer use for documentation.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds to carry a computer and other materials to and from client appointments.
Employment Details
Position Title: Youth Community Specialist
Department: Youth Community Based Services
DOL Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Youth Services Supervisor (QMHP)
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Notes: This posting reflects the current job description and requirements. References to any external job boards or posting-specific dates have been omitted to focus on the role’s core responsibilities and qualifications.
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