Youth Care Specialist - Full-Time

As a Youth Care Specialist (YCS), you will provide for the physical and emotional needs of the clients assigned to your cottage and facilitate a healthy group living experience. You will also participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients. This position is great start to gain experience in the mental health/social services fields!

Sign On Bonus: $1500.00

KVC Missouri Residential Treatment Center: Columbia, MO

Work Schedule: Full-Time / 1st & 2nd Shift Positions Available

Days: Sunday - Wednesday / Wednesday - Saturday

Pay: $16-$18.50 Depending on Experience and Education

Responsibilities:

• Provide for the physical and emotional needs of clients, including:
  • Providing meals and snacks
  • Assisting with personal care
  • Monitoring medication
  • Intervening in crisis situations
• Facilitate a healthy group living experience, including:
  • Creating a positive and supportive environment
  • Managing conflict
  • Enforcing house rules
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team in the care of clients, including:
  • Attending treatment team meetings
  • Providing input on treatment plans
  • Implementing treatment plans

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Class E driver's license with good driving record
• Strong customer service focus
• Excellent time management
• Oral and written communication skills
• Word, Excel, and e-mail applications proficiency
• Must be 21 years old to apply
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 403b with company match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness benefits like gym memberships, health screenings, & mental health support

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on really, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.

We hope you will consider joining our team!