Youth Specialist

Job Description :

Job Title : Youth Specialist

Location : Harrisonville, MO

Department : Employment Services

Employment Type : Full-time

Job Summary :

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Youth Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of current and former foster youth. This role offers the opportunity to empower young individuals to achieve independence and self-sufficiency through tailored support and guidance. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, flexible, and passionate about helping youth navigate their unique challenges. Your skills in communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building will be essential in fostering a supportive environment for our youth.

As a Youth Specialist, you will provide essential services and financial assistance, conducting instructional and support activities based on each youth's individualized plan goals. You will facilitate the development of skills necessary for successful independent living, including education, vocational training, and daily living skills.

This position offers...

• Employee Assistance Program - 24 / 7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities :

Education, Experience, and / or Credential Qualifications :

Additional Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Position Perks & Benefits :

Paid time off : full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package : full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training : initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility : advancement opportunities / promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive : a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

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 user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.