Job Description:

Job Title: Youth Specialist

Location: Kansas City, MO (and surrounding counties)

Department: Employment Services

Employment Type: Part-time

Additional Information: This position is hybrid, but you will be required to oversee case load in the following counties: Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Chariton, Clinton, De Kalb, Daviess, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Putnam, Sullivan, Worth.

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Youth Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of current and former foster youth. In this role, you will provide essential services and financial assistance, helping youth develop the skills necessary for independence and self-sufficiency. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, empathetic, and possess strong communication skills to support our mission of empowering youth.

As a Youth Specialist, you will conduct instructional, and support activities tailored to each youth’s individualized plan goals. Your work will directly impact their ability to achieve educational, vocational, and independent living skills, guiding them toward a successful future.

The Youth Specialist position offers…

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costCareer Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added incomeComprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job trainingWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

Treat all youth, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect.Develop and maintain a working knowledge related to serving youth and young adults, with specific expertise related to youth in foster care.Collaborate with Family Support Teams to create and/or update plans for service using SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities, preferences) principles.Assist youth and their Family Support Team to identify obstacles to living independently, obtaining employment, completing education, and developing supportive social networks.Facilitate development of all required individualized service plans with each youth, contributing to the Individualized Action Plan (IAP).Establish a supportive, professional relationship with each youth assigned.Assist youth with developing strategies and behaviors related to adult living such as meal planning, budgeting, and enhancing overall independence.Serve as a community resource specialist for youth, families, and referral sources.Track and document expenditures, collect receipts, and solicit donations prior to making purchases.Promote the organization, services, and youth in a professional manner through participation in community events and awareness activities.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution is preferred.Experience in foster care, education, employment services, case management, social services, or other applicable vocation is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.





Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.