Job Description:

Job Title: Youth Specialist

Location: Rolla, MissouriEmployment Type: Part-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about empowering youth and making a difference in their lives? We're seeking a dedicated Youth Specialist to support and guide current and former foster youth on their journey to independence and self-sufficiency. This role offers the opportunity to have a profound impact on the lives of young individuals, helping them develop essential life skills and overcome obstacles.

As a Youth Specialist, you'll provide personalized services, instruction, and support to foster youth, tailoring your approach to each individual's unique needs and goals. Your responsibilities will include assisting with educational and vocational planning, developing independent living skills, facilitating social connections, and promoting overall well-being.

Rolla, Missouri, offers a welcoming community where you can truly make a difference. Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, this charming town provides a beautiful backdrop for your meaningful work, with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and a vibrant local culture.

The Youth Specialist position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive services and support to foster youth

• Facilitate instructional activities and skill development

• Assist with educational, vocational, and independent living goals

• Collaborate with support teams to create individualized plans

• Identify and address obstacles to achieving self-sufficiency

• Develop strategies and curriculum to promote skill acquisition

• Connect youth with community resources and mentorship opportunities

• Advocate for youth within their support networks

• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferred

• Experience in foster care, education, employment services, case management, social services, or related field preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect

• Completion of New Hire Orientation and Relias Learning training

• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance

Keywords: Foster Youth, Independent Living Skills, Case Management, Youth Advocacy, Social Services, Mentorship, Educational Support, Vocational Guidance

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.

Supported Living and Employment Services 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), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). 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