Behavioral specialist Jobs in Overland Park, KS

Description

We are seeking a Youth Behavioral Health Specialist I or II to join our team.

Starting Salary : $ 17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Your role will oversee clients in daily activities while teaching new skills, ensuring safety, and managing behaviors. Plan activities, reinforce treatment plans, and document all client-related information. As a member of the Residential team, you will work with other team members and report to our Youth Behavioral Health Specialist Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

• Responsible for direct supervision and safety of all clients.
• Responsible for the proper behavior management of children through the use of behavior management techniques.
• Build healthy relationships with clients and be a role model of healthy behaviors
• Have a working knowledge of the child's treatment plan and objectives and structure activities to support that plan.
• Responsible for creatively structuring activities for groups and conducting psycho-educational groups.
• May be responsible for medication administration and other medical support.
• Responsible for the review / writing of all required documentation.
• Responsible for teaching, guiding, and assisting the client in daily life skills as appropriate for age.
• Provide 24-hour awake supervision.
• May assist the classroom teacher in performing classroom duties.
• Ability to manage clients courteously and tactfully while on agency property.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience working with children and the following :

Youth Behavioral Health Specialist I

Youth Behavioral Health Specialist II

WHO WE ARE :

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas :

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS :

OUR WIDE STATEMENT :

At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone's physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.

OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

OUR BENEFITS :

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : (816) 508-3500 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer