Youth Development Specialist

1 Full-Time Position · 100% Dedicated

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or Associate’s Degree with documentation of at least 3 years full-time experience as a youth service worker.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the SBYSP leadership to develop and implement programming for the Mentor and Leadership Group.
• Support students with securing volunteer/youth service projects.
• Assist students with job readiness skills, resume writing, interview etiquette, and more.
• Establish partnerships with community organizations to secure resources for students and families.
• Coordinate activities to strengthen student connections to school and positive peer relationships.
• Engage in caregiver-support activities to help promote student wellbeing and success.

Apply by sending your resume to: GreatJoyCDC@gmail.com

High School Mental Health Practitioner

1 Full-Time Position · 100% Dedicated

Minimum Qualifications:

• LSW, LAC, LPC, or MSW
• OR MS or MA in a related field (counseling, psychology, etc.) with experience working with youth and families
• OR BSW (only permissible when Director is LCSW)
• Clinicians without LCSW or Doctorate supervision must be supervised by a licensed clinician (via agency, consultant, or staff)

Responsibilities:

• Provide short-term mental health counseling addressing contemporary issues affecting student wellbeing.
• Support early intervention to prevent long-term issues and help improve academic and social functioning.
• Offer crisis intervention and counseling related to bullying, anger, grief, depression, violence prevention, and more.
• Use best-practice approaches, including:
  • Building on strengths of students and families
  • Helping students develop skills to manage change
  • Supporting improved functioning at school, home, work, and community
• Ensure clinical supervision by a Licensed Clinician as required by SBYSP standards.

Apply by sending your resume to: GreatJoyCDC@gmail.com