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Are you looking for a rewarding Summer position with a great company? The Elizabeth Layton Center is hiring Summer Youth Specialists for our summer groups. These are temporary positions that run from May 20, 2024 - August 9, 2024. Must be able to start by Monday, May 20, 2024 and be able to work through Friday, August 9, 2024.
The Elizabeth Layton Center is a growing, private not-for-profit community mental health center serving Franklin and Miami counties in Kansas. ELC provides a variety of outpatient mental health services including individual, family and group therapy; medication management; 24/7 crisis services; and specialized community based/support services for adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and for youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED).
ELC has several temporary Summer Youth Specialist positions available in Paola, KS. Positions range from 20-35 hours per week, depending upon availability and willingness to take on additional service times. **Some limited opportunity to turn into a permanent position, if desired.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Paid training is provided. EOE
SUMMARY
The incumbent will provide supervision and supportive services to youth diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance. The incumbent, through supervision and direction, will assist the youth in developing skills. When working with youth, the majority of the time will be spent providing individual or psychosocial group services to the youth. The incumbent, through supervision and direction of a licensed and credentialed QMHP, will assist consumers by providing information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes with a goal of increasing the consumer’s independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion in the community. The majority of the Youth Specialist’s time will be spent providing services to consumers in their homes, the center, and other community settings. The position reports directly to the CBS Coordinator.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides one to one psychosocial rehabilitation services for youth
Assists in developing and providing structured psychosocial group activities
Supports personal care goals and overall treatment plan of specific youth
Organizes program activities and functions
Maintains a safe and productive environment during time spent in attendance of consumers
Consults with other mental health staff and works co-jointly as indicated
Must provide transportation to and from various program activities
(must maintain a good driving record)
Maintains a safe and productive environment during time spent in attendance of consumers
Maintains appropriate records for reporting, evaluation, accounting, and clinical purposes
Meets deadlines for daily paperwork and reports
Provides quality documentation
Completes other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor
Complies with ELC policies and procedures
Available to work evenings and weekends
Maintains productivity standard of 50% of hours worked.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses a high school diploma or graduate equivalency degree
Have a minimum of 40 hours of training in providing equivalent supportive services to child and/or adult consumers or be able to attend 40 hours of on-site training. On site training may be required outside of regularly scheduled working hours.
Incumbent must pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations
Clean driving record
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Ability to relate and work creatively and energetically with consumers at risk of hospitalization
Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues
Communicates directly and effectively in a cooperative manner
Flexibility in assigned work hours
Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Temporary
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$48k-61k (estimate)
03/10/2024
07/04/2024
laytoncenter.org
PAOLA, KS
50 - 100
1958
DIANNE DRAKE
$5M - $10M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
The Elizabeth Layton Center is a not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center serving Franklin and Miami counties in Kansas. ELC has been providing affordable and easily accessible mental health services and programs for the citizens of Franklin county since 1958. ELC's mission is to provide timely, effective and comprehensive behavioral health services to improve quality of life and recovery for the citizens of Franklin and Miami Counties in partnership with individuals, families and our community. ELC currently has 4 locations within Franklin and Miami counties and employees over 150 people ...
. ELC values compassionate staff and understands that employees are it's greatest asset. The Elizabeth Layton Center works tirelessly to end the stigma of mental illness.
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