Transition Age Youth (TAY) Facilitator

Job Description:

The Transition Age Youth (TAY) Facilitator utilizes relationship development and person-centered planning to assist children ages 16 and 17 and young adults, ages 18 to 21, in developing the skills, knowledge and resources needed to successfully navigate the transition domains of employment/career, education, living environment, personal effectiveness/wellbeing, and community-life functioning.  The TAY Facilitator may assist adolescents/young adults in enrolling in medical and/or behavioral health services as appropriate; possesses the experience necessary to collaborate with a wide variety of community service providers in the delivery of culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate services to adolescents/young adults; promotes client independence and assists with transition planning.

Salary: $18.50-$19.50

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Flexible work schedules
• Vision insurance

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Qualifications:

• 18 Years of age or older; AND
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in behavioral health (B.H.) related field; or
• Clinical Intern in bachelor’s or master’s degree behavioral health program in good standing; or
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in non-BH related field AND 1 year of BH work experience; or
• Associate’s degree AND 2 years of BH work experience; or
• High School diploma and 4 years of experience in a BH setting (1 year must be direct patient contact). If applicant has less than four years and/or at least one year of direct care experience, Director approval will be required during hiring and credentialing process.
• Must have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide the behavioral health services that the agency is authorized to provide and to meet the unique needs of consumer populations served by the agency, including children and meet requirements for a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT).
• Must be credentialed as a BHT within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior and child development theories.
• Must have good skills in both verbal and written communications. 
• Knowledge of Windows environment and/or Electronic Health Records Systems.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive services
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trained or the ability to be trained within 90 days of hire date.
• TB test
• Must have or able to obtain valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must possess reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must maintain current BLS (Basic Life Saving) certification.
• TB Screening Record and PPD/QuantiFERON/Chest x-ray as applicable upon hire
• Vaccinations/Titer’s Test/Declination Form: Flu, Hep B, MMR, Tdap, Varicella