What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist-Youth position at Mark Twain Behavioral Health?
Mark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) is a private not-for-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization serving Northeast Missouri since 1975 with a wide variety of services. We strive to treat the whole person by promoting wellness as individuals work toward their personal goals of achieving a satisfying, productive and healthy lifestyle.
Mark Twain Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST for our YOUTH team in Kirksville, Missouri. This full-time salaried position offers competitive pay and full benefits. Consider joining our MTBH Team! We offer a supportive culture of appreciation and a strong emphasis on the health and well-being of our team.
Apply online: [Community Support Specialist - Youth](https://mtbh.bamboohr.com/careers/194){target="_blank" rel="noopener" link-type="url"}
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Submit Cover Letter And Resume To
Josh Smith
Vice President of Specialized Community Services
Mark Twain Behavioral Health
154 Forrest Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401
**Role Responsibilities**
Reliable transportation, current driver's license and willingness to travel are required.
**Qualifications**
Mark Twain Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST for our YOUTH team in Kirksville, Missouri. This full-time salaried position offers competitive pay and full benefits. Consider joining our MTBH Team! We offer a supportive culture of appreciation and a strong emphasis on the health and well-being of our team.
Apply online: [Community Support Specialist - Youth](https://mtbh.bamboohr.com/careers/194){target="_blank" rel="noopener" link-type="url"}
OR
Submit Cover Letter And Resume To
Josh Smith
Vice President of Specialized Community Services
Mark Twain Behavioral Health
154 Forrest Drive
Hannibal, MO 63401
**Role Responsibilities**
- Assist children whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical handicap or condition indicates need for such assistance
- Teach community living skills
- Arrange and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings on behalf of assigned clients
- Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solution
- Serve as a resource to school personnel
- Serve as a liaison between student, home, school and community resources
- Maintain clinical records to comply with program standards and in accordance with agency policy
- Contribute to development of treatment planning
- Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures
- Represent MTBH in the community by attendance at local interagency teams as assigned
- Behave in professional and courteous manner
- Adhere to client rights and confidentiality requirements
Reliable transportation, current driver's license and willingness to travel are required.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field OR four years of equivalent experience with consumers and their families receiving psychiatric, substance abuse, developmental disabilities services, OR Registered Nursing license with at least two years of full-time equivalent psychiatric experience with children
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid Certification (training provided upon hire as needed)
- Medication Aide, Level I Certification (training provided upon hire as needed)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with youth preferred