Wellness Support Specialist, Mental Health Services - Pathway Caring for Children

Prevention Wellness Specialist

Location: Wooster, Ohio

Full-time Hybrid

About Us:

Join our dedicated team at Pathway, where we are committed to making a difference in the lives of at-risk children, teens, and families. We believe in a trauma-competent approach, collaboration, and upholding our mission and core values in everything we do. If you're passionate about prevention, wellness, and behavioral health, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact in our community.

Position Overview:

The Prevention Wellness Specialist is a dual-role position combining the responsibilities of a Prevention Specialist-Case Manager and a Behavioral Health Respite Specialist. This role focuses on providing education, support, and temporary relief to at-risk children, teens, and their families. You'll work collaboratively with individuals, families, and community organizations to plan and implement prevention programs and provide short-term behavioral health support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prevention Specialist-Case Manager Duties:
  • Education & Prevention: Plan, implement, and facilitate prevention programs focusing on life skills, substance abuse, and mental health using evidence-based curricula.
  • Community Collaboration: Develop relationships with referral sources, schools, and community organizations to provide information and raise awareness.
  • Program Delivery: Teach alternative lifestyle choices and deliver prevention programming to targeted demographics.
  • Outcome Evaluation: Collect and submit outcome instruments and evaluation data to measure program effectiveness.
• Wellness Specialist Duties:
  • Behavioral Health Support: Provide short-term, temporary community-based relief to primary caregivers, supporting problem-solving skills and implementing behavioral health treatment plans.
  • Daily Living Assistance: Offer support with activities of daily living, transportation, and other community-based activities.
  • Skills Development: Help individuals develop self-regulation, socialization, and problem-solving skills to maximize their participation in community activities.
  • Recreation & Leisure: Provide therapeutic recreation and leisure activities as outlined in person-centered service plans.

Qualifications:

• Credentialed as a Prevention Specialist through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
• Minimum 6 months of experience working with at-risk children, teens, and families.
• Must be at least 21 years old, with at least one year of experience working with children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral challenges preferred.
• Experience working with diverse family situations and groups.
• Strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and the ability to work well with different types of people.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and automotive liability insurance required.
• Must meet background screening requirements as defined by OAC code 5101:2-5-09.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and understanding of the diversity of children and families served.

Specialized Training:

All new hires will complete a comprehensive orientation program within the first 90 days, including CAFAS Training, CANS Certification, HIPAA, Zero Suicide Initiative, Columbia Training, Pediatric First Aid, CPR, De-escalation Training, TBRI, and more.

Why Join Us?

At Pathway, we offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while growing professionally in a collaborative and mission-driven setting.

Apply Now:

Ready to make a difference? Submit your application today and become a part of our dedicated team at Pathway.