Youth Psychosocial Group Leader

Youth Psychosocial Group Leader at JDLA to work in Oskaloosa, KS
The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center for Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We treat everyone with the same quality of care, regardless of their ability to pay. As an employee of TGC, you will have the opportunity to help the most vulnerable population in Kansas. We are the only provider that offers counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services all at the same site. We care greatly about our clients and are consistently moving towards a holistic model of care.
Salary And Benefits For Youth Psychosocial Group Leader

• Generous Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays per year
• Aflac, Voluntary Life, and Legal Shield Voluntary Insurance Products
• Paid Education Time Off to obtain CEU’s and Licensure Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Base hourly rate of $17.36 to $20.84; based on previous relevant experience.
• KPERS Retirement System
• Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm; no weekends or on call responsibilities

Primary Duties For Youth Psychosocial Group Leader

• Advocate for and with clients as they seek to achieve their goals and overcome barriers, and assist clients with effective problem-solving when necessary
• Facilitate groups as assigned and assist with development of group program curriculum
• Provide ongoing support and follow-through for client goal attainment in the areas of these life domains: home, financial/insurance, vocational/educational, health, relationships, leisure/recreation, daily living skills, through goal-directed YPP activities
• Provide assertive outreach directed toward engaging and maintaining client relationships. Meet with clients individually when necessary or assigned

Education/Experience
Minimum Qualifications for Youth Psychosocial Group Leader:
Bachelor’s degree required or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of education and work experience in the human services field with one year of experience substituting for one year of education.