Youth Development Specialist
Company: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Location: Klamath Falls
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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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
Insurance403 (b) Retirement PlanPaid Vacation & Wellness DaysLife
InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health
Savings Account (HSA)Employee DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program
(EAP)Wellness ProgramTuition 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 WagePIf683e74a68db-25660-35281326
Keywords: KLAMATH BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Medford , Youth Development Specialist, Other , Klamath Falls, Oregon
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