About this role
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob 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.
Other facts
About FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES
Four Oaks Mission:
Four Oaks assures children become successful adults.
Four Oaks Vision:
Expect Success.
Four Oaks Symbol:
The Four Oaks symbol represents the family, the community and the agency standing together with the child to build a future strong as the might oak.
Four Oaks Philosophy:
Four Oaks services are focused on and rooted in the family. We empower children and families to achieve stability, self-sufficiency and permanency.
What you'll do
- As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will assess treatment needs and implement treatment plans for children. You will also provide in-home support and skill development to families.
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