Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor's Degree Job Shift 1st Shift Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services

What you will do?

As the Behavioral Health Specialist you will be responsible for playing a critical role in the day-to-day care of our children, including the use of Trauma Informed Care. This treatment method allows us to look beyond a child's behavior to the deeper trauma that caused it. This approach helps heal the child so he/she can truly move successfully into adulthood. Specific responsibilities include:

Services

• Assess treatment needs of the client.
• Prepare & implement a treatment plan with input from client, family, and referral sources.
• Develop and implement an agenda for each session.
• Assesses treatment needs and completes timely remedial/IME assessments and orders for remedial services.

In-Home Support

• Assist in the delivery of parent materials and resources in the home setting.
• Provide a safe learning environment for the parent and child.
• Support the family in the implementation of the child development plan.
• Provide skill development (Treatment).
• Review referral information to determine current level of development and skill needs.
• Prepares/implements a skill development plan based on client developmental level.
• Observe, teach and model appropriate skill development.
• Provide information and feedback on client/family behaviors & progress.

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

To qualify for this position you must have a valid driver’s license, be willing to travel, and meet ONE of the following conditions:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field, and 1 year experience in related field providing group or individual skill building sessions.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Non-Social Science field, with 2 years experience or 30 hours child mental health training.