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Why you'll love this position:
Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!
What you'll do:
Conducts follow-up program and evaluates participants' attitudes, progress, development, and commitment toward the program after completion of training.
Qualifications: One or more years of experience performing adventured based counseling or treatment activities as a Youth Services Worker (Youth Specialist II) or higher level position with the Missouri Division of Youth Services; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
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A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Education, Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, or a closely related field; and, One or more years of professional experience in the field of rehabilitative therapy in an outdoor skills program (such as Outward Bound or an adventure based counseling or treatment program).
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A Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of youth treatment experience and/or relevant certification. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Special requirements: A valid vehicle operator's license; Comprehensive knowledge of program activities such as route finding, rock climbing, canoeing, rappelling, spelunking, identification and preparation of wild edibles, crisis intervention techniques, emergency treatment procedures, equipment, clothing, supplies, and tools necessary for the safe completion of all program activities.
If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Full Time
Public Administration
$58k-72k (estimate)
03/15/2023
05/14/2024
mo.gov
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
>50,000
Private
MIKE PARSON
$10B - $50B
Public Administration
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