Child support specialist job description

ALM Hopewell Center provides comprehensive mental health services to children and adults in the northern and central parts of the City of St. Louis and North St. Louis City. A professional mental health staff serves a growing caseload of 2,800 patients, of which greater than ninety-five percent are chronically mentally ill and suffering from major psychiatric disorders. Hopewell Center operates a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center and a Comprehensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center for adults and youth. Many services are provided at schools. Emergency services, including a crisis bed and mobile outreach, are available twenty-four hours per day. A multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, counselors, social workers, educators, and support staff work diligently to carry out the mission of providing comprehensive care to patients and their families.

Summary:

At ALM-Hopewell Center, the Peer Specialist is who is responsible for assisting and empowering peer consumers by identifying a main concern, developing strength based independent living plans that includes a measurable goal and objectives, and carrying out the independent living plans with the peer consumers. The Peer Specialist helps fellow peers cultivate their independence, self-confidence, and self-esteem in a residential setting. The specialist empowers other people with disabilities to explore new options, resources, relationships, feelings, attitudes, and rights. The Peer Specialist is a companion, educator, advocate and friend to consumers.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Inform Peer Consumers of available programs and services and assist in referrals to other agencies/community partners that will assist the consumer in meeting his/her goal of independent living
• Meet with consumers in their own homes, at designated offices and by phone as need to ensure continued consumer satisfaction and progress towards the independent living plan goal
• Ensure that consumers have full and unbiased access to a variety of services and service providers to meet their specific needs
• Assist Peer Consumer in carrying out each objective of the residential treatment plan
• Abide by 9 CSR 30-4.039 (13) providing services that are person centered and recovery focused

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma

Participant in recovery support services

Strong desire for employment and strong desire to help others

Self starter who enjoys working independently

Experience that demonstrates organization and planning abilities.

Certified Peer Specialist (Preferred)

Child Wellbeing Specialist
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: County Administrator

Summary:
The Child Wellbeing Specialist will work cooperatively with staff members, according to the Preschool Behavioral Health Flow Chart, to improve the behavioral health of children and foster classroom management within the classroom.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist teaching staff to develop a positive learning environment and improve classroom management
• Work with students to improve social/emotional skills such as relationship building, empathy, and communication
• Evaluate the social and emotional needs of children in assigned classroom and determine strategies and support when needed
• Work collaboratively with other departments to discuss specific cases in which a student may be experiencing social or emotional difficulties, while providing an overview of strategies implemented, progress made, and/or additional resources necessary
• Strive to create a layer of overall child well-being by assisting with the positive climate of classrooms
• Make referrals to outside agencies/resources when appropriate
• Participate in routine department meetings
• Participate in meetings with the director and teacher to create an action plan for specific children
• Follow through with the assigned action plan for specific children
• Attend recommended or required trainings to build upon job skills and knowledge
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or directly related field of study
• Minimum 2 years of successful experience working with children in an educational environment
• Must have basic knowledge of behavior strategies
• Must possess or obtain required state and federal clearances
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time throughout the day with intermittent periods of sitting,
walking, and occasional bending
• Frequent to occasional lifting of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds
• Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movements
of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out job duties

Come join our team and help make a meaningful difference every day in the lives of Children and Adolescents with Autism. Northway Academy, a member of the Sevita family offers day program services using Applied Behavior Analysis so children, and their families, can reach goals of increased growth and independence.
Pay $16.75 / hour with increased rates for experience and education!

Why Join Us as a Child and Adolescent Autism Technician?

+ Full-time/part-time, M-F day schedules. No evenings or weekend shifts

+ Competitive pay rates (wages are determined by qualifications); health/dental/vision benefits for employees working 30+ hours/week; 401(k) with company match; Holiday pay and Paid Time Off

+ Option to get paid within 24 hours after your shift with Dayforce Wallet

+ Rewarding, high impact work with some of the best co-workers you can find

+ With Autism Spectrum Disorders being increasingly recognized and diagnosed, these jobs offer career development and advancement opportunities within our nation-wide organization

Children with Autism have a variety of developmental, learning, physical and emotional needs. As a Behavior Technician, you will work closely with our clinical team to achieve the following:

+ Run therapeutic and behavioral plans, and provide early intervention to increase social and self-management skills

+ Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from communication, exercise and nutrition and academic skills to assist with school readiness

+ Support individuals with learning and maintaining personal skills such as: hygiene, grooming and/or toileting

+ Teach and model interpersonal and social skills to help individuals thrive in their communities

+ Provide assistance using strategies to properly manage and redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors

Qualifications for a Child and Adolescent Autism Technician:

+ Must be minimum of 18 years of age

+ A compassionate approach with a reliable and responsible attitude

+ An ability to connect with children with an ability to work with others to accomplish goals

+ Experience in human services preferred but not mandatory

+ Successful clearance of background checks

We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply today as a Child and Adolescent Autism Technician!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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