Youth Psychosocial Group Leader Assistant

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 Assistant:

• Base hourly pay rate of $19.69 to $22.10 based on relevant experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Aflac, Voluntary Life, and Legal Shield Voluntary Insurance Products
• Paid Education Time Off to obtain CEU's and Licensure Reimbursement
• Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends or on call responsibilities

Primary Duties for Youth Psychosocial Group Leader Assistant:

• Assist with promoting successful group interactions among consumers
• Facilitate/co-facilitate groups as assigned
• Encourage and support clients' engagement in group activities
• Encourage and support clients' efforts to effectively problem-solve and interact with others
• Transport clients to and from appointments and activities when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications for Youth Psychosocial Group Leader Assistant:

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or GED required. Must have completed one year of college course work in the field of human services, or have one year of experience in the field of human services, or one year combination of education and work experience in the field of human services

EXPERIENCE:

Required: at least 6 months experience working with individuals in the community. Experience gained through practicum experience or volunteer work can be included. Preferred: experience working with individuals with mental health issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.