Youth Development Specialist
Company: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Klamath Falls
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Youth Development SpecialistDepartment: Youth
ResidentialFull time & On Call AvailableIntro and job overview:
Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues,
career growth, great compensation, the ability to pay down student
loans, and excellent benefits. Located in beautiful Southern
Oregon.Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an
on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath
Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility. The
National Health Service Core (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open
to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral
health providers who are employed by accredited sites.WHAT IS GREAT
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYVision: Sharing the power of mental
wellbeingMission: Providing compassionate care throughout our
community Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking,
kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing.Welcoming community and
a great place to raise a family.Youth Development Specialist Pay
Range:Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the
role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your
education and experience as required by the role, as well as
internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team
members join at the minimum to mid salary range.Salary: $18.92 -
$23.64 DOETitle Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Wellness Days
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement ProgramYouth Development Specialist
Summary: The Youth Development Specialist works as a member of a
multi-disciplinary team, providing supportive services which
promote the youth's abilities and developmental skills. Become a
specialist that teaches youth specific skills, such as anger
management skills, social skills, self-regulation skills, etc.
within the youth's service plan. This position involves
participation and implementation of program goals to promote a
strengths-based, client centered approach to assist youth in
achieving individual goals.Youth Development Specialist Education:
Must meet State of Oregon (OARs) requirements and MHACBO
certification as a "Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA),"
meeting the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field: or A
combination of at least three years relevant work, education,
training or experience.Youth Development Specialist Experience:
Experience to demonstrate the competencies to identify
precipitating events:
- Previous experience working with youth (preferred)Youth
Development Specialist Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic interventions with youth as required and
directed by the service plan.
- Provide individual and/or group skill training, supervision,
and support in areas such as self-care, social skills, community
resources, stress and anger management, collaborative problem
solving, and other life skills as directed by the plan of
care.
- Attend and actively participate in clinical case consultations
and staff meetings to gain knowledge and communicate program and
youth needs.
- Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency
protocols and procedures. Have the ability and be prepared to
assist with avoidance preventing escalation and administering
restraint techniques as defined in non-violent physical
intervention training.
- Assist in meal set-up, preparation, serving, and clean up
related to mealtimes or cooking group activities.
- Perform household chores, including but not limited to, light
housekeeping and cleaning of biohazards.
- Accompany youth to and assist during medical appointments in
the community.
- Demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics with youth,
family members, coworkers, and community partners.
- Assist with admission and discharge planning, including
completing all necessary paperwork.
- Document and maintain clinical records in a manner that assures
compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local,
state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required,
associated with assessment, treatment, youth progress and other
activities.
- Demonstrate responsibility for safety of youth and property;
including understanding emergency regulations and evacuation
procedures.
- Coordinate with oncoming shift regarding youth concerns,
building/program needs, and any relevant issues to ensure the
smooth operation of the program.
- Provide medication administration and other medical tasks.
- Provide transportation service to support youth out in the
community.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Oregon
driver's license, insurable driving record. Personal automobile
insurance is required if clients are transported or any agency
business is conducted by the employee using his/her personal
vehicle. Must meet the requirements to become MHACBO QMHA
Certified. Certification must be maintained for the length of
employment. Other Considerations: Klamath Basin Behavioral Health
celebrates diversity and is committed to creating inclusive and
equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color,
religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information,
age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, and veteran's status. or any other basis covered by
appropriate law. Our employment decisions are based on
qualifications, merit, and agency need
Compensation details: 18.92-23.64 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Medford , Youth Development Specialist, Other , Klamath Falls, Oregon
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