Looking to feed your desire to give to your community and support those who need a helping hand? Look no further! Not only is Brightli growing the amount of its resources, services, and facilities to assist as many communities as possible, it also provides plenty of opportunity for growth in your current field and the freedom to explore others. Our culture and our environment are unlike any other. We offer highly-competitive pay and a full range of top-notch full-time employee benefits such as: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Paid Time Off Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Job Description: YOUTH SPECIALIST Springfield, Missouri Do you have a passion for helping young people succeed? Join our team as a Youth Specialist and make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth! As a Youth Specialist, you'll work closely with young people to help them develop the skills and resources they need to achieve independence and self-sufficiency. You'll provide individualized support and guidance, connecting them with resources, mentors, and opportunities that align with their unique strengths, interests, and goals. Responsibilities: Collaborate with youth, family support teams, and community partners to create customized service plans Facilitate learning experiences, workshops, and activities that promote life skills, education, and career readiness Provide coaching, mentoring, and emotional support to help youth overcome challenges and achieve success Connect youth with resources for employment, education, housing, and healthcare Manage financial assistance and ensure efficient use of funds Document progress, track expenses, and report on program effectiveness Advocate for youth within the community and promote awareness of our programs and services Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred Experience working with youth, particularly those in foster care, preferred Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Proficient computer skills and ability to navigate electronic databases Current driver's license and auto insurance required If you're excited about empowering young people and helping them reach their full potential, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team and start making a difference in your community! We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors. Brightl is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace. About Brightli Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell) and Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come. Brightli Snapshot 200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k employees