Youth Support Specialist

$17.04 per hour

Oak Lawn

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time job on evenings and weekends? We are now looking to hire Youth Support Specialists to work 3-20 hours per week at our Mishawaka campus. This is an opportunity to mentor and assist youth with daily living activities, outdoor fun, arts and crafts and more. This is a great fit for adults who are caring, fun and enjoy helping others.

Who We Are
Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.

With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.

What We Offer

Hourly rate for this position is $17.04.
$1.75 weekend shift differential.
Work life balance
Behavioral health assistance
Regular supervision
What You'll Do in the Youth Support Specialist position:
Multiple openings for 5-8 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. weekdays and all times on the weekend, starting with three hour shifts.
Must complete 30+ hours of paid training. Training schedule is a blended learning model with classroom, virtual, and online sessions.

Job Duties:

Build and maintain positive rapport with youth
Respond quickly and effectively to highly stressful situations
Stress management and conflict resolution skills a plus (training provided)
Accompany youth to cafeteria during mealtimes
Engage in outside activities such as sporting games, walks, etc.
Encourage and promote workout time
Participate in inside sports and games in the main gym
Engage youth in arts and crafts
Support youth in their daily chores such as laundry and cleaning
Encourage youth to follow unit rules and structure
Provide problem solving tutoring to clients to help them cope with their struggles
Teach and encourage communication and use of coping skills

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license recommended

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Vacancy posted 5 days ago

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