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Location

Cape Girardeau, MO | United States

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Job description

Full-Time Family Assistant Worker - Youth Direct Care Aide in the Cape Youth Day Treatment Program

Base Pay: $17.00/hour

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Two years of college and two years of experience working with mental health or child populations; or,
• Associates degree and two years of experience working with mental health or child population; or,
• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services Field
• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver’s License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC’s Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

The Program
The Youth Day Treatment program provides services to youth in grades 3-12 who require a step-down or an alternative to inpatient care or partial hospitalization, or as transitional care following an inpatient or partial hospitalization stay in order to facilitate return to the community or to prevent or minimize the need for more intense or restrictive level of treatment. The Day Treatment Program provides services that are more intensive than outpatient treatment and will serve persons who need a structured, behavioral health setting for daytime activities.

Job Summary:

As a Family Assistance Worker, you will be responsible for assisting children in the Day Treatment Program to learn important life skills such as communication, de-escalation, and coping techniques. Your role is to help the children remain in their homes, schools, and communities while they receive treatment. This is a challenging yet rewarding position as you will be able to witness the progress and growth of your clients as they work towards their treatment goals.

What Your Duties Will Look Like as a Family Assistant Worker:

• Attend to the needs of children during Day Treatment activities and within the community, under the direction of the Day Treatment Manager.
• Give feedback on behavior, skills, and peer interactions during Treatment Team Meetings.
• Teach skills and model appropriate pro-social interactions.
• Provide complete and timely documentation as per policy and procedures.
• Communicate with parents regarding pick-up times.
• Work with an integrated treatment team, including case managers, psychiatrists, and the school administrative staff to provide consistent care.
• Other job duties may be entailed.

Staff must have proof of continuous auto insurance, must be able to possess a MO Class E license, and successfully complete the required CPR/First Aid and Pro-ACT Training.

Are you passionate about helping children and youth? Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Who is Community Counseling Center?
Community Counseling Center (CCC) is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide comprehensive behavioral health and prevention services to every person in need in our five county region.

Our Vision is to create a behavioral healthcare system that is capable of upholding, supporting, and maintaining recovery of our clients.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Our Benefits:
Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year

  • + get a day off for your birthday!

• Seven Paid Holidays

• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance

  • Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance

• Retirement Auto-Enrollment

• LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Employee Referral Program

• Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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