Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation
Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWhat 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 InformationWhat 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.