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Burrell Behavioral Health Full Time Youth Specialist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Youth Specialist
Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Join our team as a Youth Specialist and help shape the future of current and former foster youth. This rewarding position offers five compelling reasons to apply:
Meaningful impact on vulnerable youth
Opportunity to develop and implement individualized support plans
Diverse responsibilities encompassing education, career planning, and life skills
Collaborative work environment with Family Support Teams
Chance to advocate for youth and connect them with vital resources
We're seeking a compassionate, organized, and resourceful individual to guide youth towards independence and self-sufficiency.
As a Youth Specialist, you'll provide essential services and financial assistance to current and former foster youth. Your role involves conducting instructional and support activities based on each youth's individualized plan goals. You'll facilitate the development of crucial skills and resources necessary for successful independence, including educational support, career planning, job seeking, daily living skills, financial management, social connectedness, and healthcare guidance.
Cape Girardeau offers a vibrant community with a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Situated along the Mississippi River, the city boasts beautiful parks, a thriving arts scene, and excellent educational institutions. Enjoy a high quality of life with affordable living costs, friendly neighbors, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
The Youth Specialist position offers…
All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on youth transitioning to adulthood
Flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends
Diverse and dynamic work environment
Professional development and growth opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement individualized service plans for assigned youth
Provide instructional activities and support to help youth achieve independence goals
Collaborate with Family Support Teams to address obstacles and create effective strategies
Facilitate financial assistance transactions aligned with service plan goals
Assist youth in developing essential life skills, including budgeting, meal planning, and job seeking
Serve as a community resource specialist and advocate for youth
Organize and facilitate Local Youth Advisory Board meetings and other group activities
Complete required documentation and data entry in multiple databases
Transport youth to appointments and activities as necessary
Participate in community events and awareness activities to promote services
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
Associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution preferred
Experience in foster care, education, employment services, case management, social services, or other applicable vocation preferred
Additional Qualifications:
Strong customer service and communication skills
Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, internet platforms, other electronic media)
Understanding of supporting youth with barriers to employment, education, and/or independent living
Must have current or be willing to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid
Current driver's license and auto insurance required
Ability to pass a background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect screening
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Keywords: Youth Specialist, Foster Care, Case Management, Social Services, Life Skills Training, Youth Advocacy, Independent Living, Career Planning, Community Resources, Youth Development
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees