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Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

Behavioral Health Specialist

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$40,024 / year median in Ohio

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Behavioral Health Specialist Hot Job Bainbridge, OH 45612 Apply Overview Salary Range $17.00 - $25.63 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma/Equivalent Category Nonprofit -
Social Services Apply Description Summary:
Guides and supports youth in their personal, social and educational development to help them reach their full potential in society. Concerned with the efficient and effective implementation of the program's established daily schedule and routine, with special emphasis on the coordination of activities and a positive peer community utilizing TBRI strategies.
Essential Functions:
Engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful engagement with youth, assisting them to explore, create, and meet their own goals. Implements program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, youth-centered approach to assisting residents in achieving individual goals and ultimately transitioning to a less restrictive setting. Responsible for being aware of youth activities and whereabouts while always maintaining a safe and productive environment. Seeks to understand youth's unique circumstances, personal preferences and goals and incorporate them into daily activities as well as any needed crisis response to help them regain a sense of control. Assists in providing structured group activities/functions. Provides therapeutic interventions with residents as required and directed by individualized service plans. Facilitates community outings and structured activities as directed. Participates in all scheduled employee meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings. Implements TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) strategies. Complies with agency, federal and state policies, procedures and regulations. Attends regular training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding health, safety, and local policy developments. Consistently utilizes trauma informed language and a strength-based approach to assist our young people to reach their fullest potential.
Competencies:
Trauma Informed Integrity Interpersonal Skills Patience/Tolerance Flexibility/Adaptability Problem Solving Skills Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
1. High School diploma/GED.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Associates or higher degree. At least 1 year of experience in serving at risk youth or in a residential program. A background or college courses in education, social work, or psychology.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
CPR / First Aid certified. Ability to handle physical activities, including recreational activities Good driving record Share job details to