Elkhart Mental Health Specialist

This position oversees all member guidance, youth issue reporting, and mental health initiatives and support. They will also assist with effective behavior modification strategies, resourcing, communication, and follow-up.

• Set, organize, and lead youth mental health update meetings and systems working closely with site supervisors.
• Ensure trauma-informed strategies are being used by team members with guidance and discipline for all ages throughout Club program hours.
• Provide leadership, training, and administration for documenting and follow-up on youth behaviors through Individual Membership Reports.
• Provide families with local community resources based on need.
• Send mental health referrals to local agencies based on need for Club members and their family.
• Develop, communicate, and execute all Individual Club plans with Club leadership to include mental health needs.
• Schedule, prepare, and lead parent/member meetings to re-enter program following temporary suspension. Develop, document, and communicate re-entry plans with other team members with the support of Club leadership.
• Serve as contact with community schools, Juvenile Detention Center, Bashor Children’s home, and other community service partners in regard to member behavior and referrals.
• Supervise social work interns.
• Set, organize, and lead social emotional learning & mental health programs.
• Provide one-on-one social emotional support as needed and when able.
• Oversee sensory room operations and usage.
• Assist with program areas, events, and field trips as needs arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work and/or equivalent certification required, MSW preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a role supervising staff and school-aged children in a group setting.
• Experience working with adjudicated, high-need and special needs youth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate with various audiences including youth, team members, parents, school personnel, community mental health care providers, etc.
• Team player with high energy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using a variety of computer software applications, specifically Microsoft Office suite.
• Reliable transportation, safe driving record, active driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
• Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, and ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 20lbs.