Specialist; Behavioral Health

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SUIS BEH Full Time Dearborn, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $45,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:Under limited supervision, the Specialist uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to design, deliver, and support community-based programs and services aligned with LAHC’s mission of advancing equity, health, education, and community well-being. This position supports children, youth, adults, and families through program facilitation, education, skill-building, and connection to resources across a variety of focus areas, which may include youth development, workforce development, behavioral health, prevention, education, community integration, peer support, culinary literacy, and maternal and child health.

The Specialist exercises sound judgment in adapting program content to meet participant needs, follows established procedures, and collaborates with internal teams and external partners to achieve program outcomes. Routine contact with program participants, families, community partners, educators, and service providers is required to meet goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development, coordination, and delivery of community-based programs and services aligned with LAHC priorities.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
• Assess participants need to inform individualized support plans, learning goals, or service referrals.
• Provide education, skill-building, coaching, and supportive guidance tailored to participants’ developmental, social-emotional, educational, or wellness needs.
• Foster safe, inclusive, and supportive environments that promote participant engagement, confidence, and personal growth.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with participants, families, schools, and community partners.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including program staff, educators, healthcare providers, and community organizations, to coordinate services.
• Connect participants and families to appropriate internal and external resources, support, and community services.
• Assist with outreach, community events, workshops, and site-based programming to promote engagement and program visibility.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including attendance, progress notes, evaluations, and outcome tracking in accordance with organizational and funding requirements.
• Collect data and contribute to reports used for program evaluation, quality improvement, and grant compliance.
• Remain current on best practices, program standards, and relevant community resources related to assigned program areas.
• Attend required meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Community-based programming principles and youth, family, or adult development concepts.
• Trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and inclusive service delivery practices.
• Local community resources and social service systems.
• Applicable ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies.

Skill in:

• Group facilitation, presentations, and community engagement.
• Relationship-building with diverse populations and stakeholders.
• Operating standard office equipment and required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Documentation,…