Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Job title | Mental Wellness Specialist Reports to | Director of Community Wellness Position type/Pay: Hourly 22.00 Per hour
Job purpose
The Mental Wellness Specialist plays a central role in advancing the mental, emotional, and social well-being of system-impacted youth through a combination of individualized support, group facilitation, and community-driven wellness initiatives. In this role, you will work under the supervision of the Director of Community Wellness to support individuals facing behavioral, emotional, and life challenges, playing a key role in fostering safe, healing-centered, and growth-oriented environments for clients.
Ideal candidates for this position will be high-energy, responsible, organized, and deeply committed to supporting the mental health and overall well-being of youth and families. Candidates should demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong behavior management skills, and the ability to make sound decisions and take initiative in high-pressure situations. Successful applicants will bring experience in youth development, mental health support, and case management, and should feel confident engaging with diverse and system-impacted youth and families.
Duties and responsibilities
● Communicate student concerns and updates to the appropriate Voices program staff.
● Attend Probation, Department of Child Services (DCS) appointments, and court hearings as needed to support youth.
● Assist in designing and implementing behavior management strategies, social-emotional supports, and therapeutic interventions.
● Develop and maintain individualized case management plans tailored to client needs.
● Conduct mental health screenings and assessments; collect and document progress data.
● Provide consistent positive reinforcement and redirection to support goal achievement and desired behaviors.
● De-escalate emotionally charged situations and guide clients in practicing emotional regulation techniques.
● Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners—including probation officers, home-based workers, therapists, and social workers—to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
● Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential documentation for each client.
● Offer direct support to clients in both individual and group settings.
● Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership to support program goals.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a closely related field (required); advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
● Minimum of 3 years of experience working directly with youth and families, particularly those who are system-impacted.
● Minimum of 3 years of experience facilitating group sessions, including life skills, social-emotional learning, or therapeutic support groups.
● Strong knowledge of behavior support strategies and evidence-based practices, including principles of healing-centered behavioral approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Approaches, and Trauma-Informed Care.
● Demonstrated ability to engage youth using empathy, consistency, and cultural humility.
● Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport across diverse populations.
● Highly collaborative, with a team-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently when needed.
● Strong organizational and time management skills, with acute attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
● High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and resilience; commitment to personal growth, self-awareness, and professional boundaries.
● Computer proficiency, including use of Microsoft Office Suite, online documentation systems, and virtual meeting platforms.
● Must be able to pass all Department of Child Services (DCS) and criminal background checks in accordance with state requirements.