Youth Care Specialist - Therapy Aide

KVC Missouri Residential Center: St. James, MO
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Shift Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm

Job Summary

This position involves providing assistance for respite stays and facilitating children's engagement in virtual therapy sessions. The job requires flexibility in working hours, which may vary between 8 am and 6 pm on different days.

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

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!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you atleast 21 years of age?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St James, MO 65559 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St James, MO 65559: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15