After-School Youth Care Worker

Position Summary :

The After-School Youth Care Worker will partner with the St. Louis Public Schools to assist youth in excelling and aiming higher in social and emotional learning, overall wellness, and academics. Working together with school counselors, teachers, therapists, and youth peer specialists, the YCW will provide effective crisis intervention services, including behavioral health education and support, brief solution-focused treatment, de-escalation, and mental health first aid. Additionally, the YCW will connect community youth with other professionals, such as social workers and psychologists, to address specific needs.

Essential Functions :

• Promptly document clinical information in client's records.
• Monitor youth's progress status and the effectiveness of the strategies and interventions outlined in their treatment plan.
• Submit service notes within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Teach coping skills to youths served.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions alongside therapist and / or youth peer specialist.
• Provide crisis management and therapeutic interventions for youth.
• Complete and submit all required documentation related to the after-school program.
• Close out shift by ensuring all daily documentation (ex. point sheets, behavioral tracking logs) is completed, materials are properly stored, and group areas are clean.
• Provide transportation to program clients as needed.
• Immediately report incidents within the day treatment program to the lead.
• Participate in administrative / clinical supervision with the lead at least once monthly.
• Follow through with recommendations from the immediate lead.
• Participate in individual and group supervision, BHR training, seminars, functions, and events.

Requires Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Working knowledge of the St. Louis Area Mental Health Network, the Crisis Intervention Model, and the DSM-V.

Able to write clinical documentation, conduct mental health assessments and develop client treatment plans.

Work well independently and collaboratively within a team.

Strong service coordination and team building skills.

Must be flexible with work hours and special requests from leadership.

Commitment to ongoing professional and educational development.

Must own an adequately insured, reliable vehicle.

MO Class E or state equivalent driver's license (required).

Required Education and Experience :

Conferred bachelor's degree in a human service field with two (2) years full-time, post-degree accumulated MH / DD / SA experience with the population served, or a conferred bachelor's degree in a field other than human service with four (4) years of full-time post-degree experience preferred.

Minimum of six (6) months' experience in the mental health field.

One (1) year of clinical experience preferred, but not required.

Must be able to pass pre-employment background check (verification of education and certification, criminal history check and abuse / neglect check), as well as Motor Vehicle Record check.

First Aid / CPR certification.

Hours :

11am - 7pm

This role will include a $250 sign on bonus!

Compensation :

Bachelor's : $47,500 annually

Master's : $50,500 annually

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At BHR, we believe that every team member has an integral role in the lifesaving treatment we provide. We are a trauma-informed agency, and we hire people who are passionate about our mission and committed to improving the lives of those we serve through our trauma-informed models of practice.

Behavioral Health Response is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

Pay Range : $47,500 - $50,500 per year