Youth Psychosocial Group Leader to work in Leavenworth, KS

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center for Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We treat everyone with the same quality of care, regardless of their ability to pay. As an employee of TGC, you will have the opportunity to help the most vulnerable population in Kansas. We are the only provider that offers counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services all at the same site. We care greatly about our clients and are consistently moving towards a holistic model of care.

Salary and Benefits for Youth Psychosocial Group Leader:

• Hourly pay rate of $20.52 to $22.93 based on relevant experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Aflac, Voluntary Life, and Legal Shield Voluntary Insurance Products
• Paid Education Time Off to obtain CEU's and Licensure Reimbursement
• Monday through Thursday 9:30am-6:30pm and Friday 11:00am-3:00pm as scheduled. no weekends or on call responsibilities

Primary Duties for Youth Psychosocial Group Leader:

• Provide ongoing support and follow-through for client goal attainment in the areas of these life domains: home, financial/insurance, vocational/educational, health, relationships, leisure/recreation, daily living skills, through goal-directed YPP activities
• Facilitate groups as assigned and assist with development of group program curriculum
• Provide assertive outreach directed toward engaging and maintaining client relationships. Meet with clients individually when necessary or assigned
• Transport clients to and from appointments and activities when necessary.
• Advocate for and with clients as they seek to achieve their goals and overcome barriers, and assist clients with effective problem-solving when necessary

Minimum Qualifications for Youth Psychosocial Group Leader:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human service field preferred. Equivalent work experience in the human services field, or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education, may be considered.

One year volunteer or paid experience working with individuals in the community. Preferred: experience providing services to individuals with mental health issues and/or developmental disabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.