Do you find supporting local youth to be their best selves rewarding? Are you wanting to make a difference, impact local youth, and have the best job ever? Is your mission to Inspire and Empower all young people to reach their full potential? If building a strong community is your passion OUR team is for you!

KidsCare a Division of Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County provides before- and after-school programming at school-based sites throughout Elkhart County. We have an opening for a Mental Health Specialist – Full-Time. This role will provide support to our members, parents, and staff.

• Opportunity for up to a 3% performance-based rate increase at 90 Days
• Earn Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off with NO waiting Period
• Sick Time after 90 Days
• Generous Employer Contribution toward Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in a retirement fund with employer match
• No enrollment fee into a Club or KidsCare program for qualifying dependents
• Employee Educational Scholarships
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Recognition and appreciation for your contributions to the Mission

JOB SUMMARY

Oversee a positive member experience by providing guidance, communication, and follow up to Members and their parents as well as our Staff. Ensure achievement of organizational philosophy using Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and/or Equivalent Certification is required. MSW preferred
• Minimum two years’ work experience in a role overseeing school-aged children in a group setting
• Experience in the mental health field preferred
• High energy, enthusiastic personality, and dependability a must
• A team player who works well with others and be willing to help where needed
• Pre-employment drug screen, background, reference, and driver record checks required

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide guidance and behavioral practices for members in grades Kindergarten through 6thGrade
• Prepare for and facilitate Youth Issues meetings as scheduled; including establishing an effective system to receive all Youth Issues paperwork from staff
• Supportive contact for all youth issues, guidance, discipline, and work contracts with members, parents, and staff
• Prepare for, schedule, and execute all parent/member meetings in collaboration with staff regarding when a member returns to the program post-disciplinary action
• Work with Supervisors and Site Staff to identify wraparound needs, member status, training needed/required, participation in staff meetings, and duties as assigned
• Work with team members regarding various programming opportunities and event needs, as assigned
• Perform administrative tasks, such as filling out reports, forms, etc., as assigned

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