LifeSet Specialist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Greenville
Posted on: June 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview Company Overview Youth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption and
implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the
field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to
helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+
years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and
services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are
meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive
difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. Following the
completion of a recent randomized clinical trial, we are in the
process of expanding our transitional living program (LifeSet) in
North Carolina. The clinical trial showed positive effects across
several points of measurement and we are looking for mission-driven
individuals to help us implement it at a greater scale. Responsibilities Program Overview Our LifeSet Transitional Living Specialists provide their 16-22
year old clients with the knowledge to utilize all available
community resources. These specialists are able to help young
adults become self-sufficient by assisting them in locating and
learning how to use community resources such as housing, employment
and education by forming therapeutic relationships with program
participants, families, friends, and other key community
stakeholders. Position Overview - This opening serves families in Bertie,
Hertford, Gates, Camden, Chowan, Dare, Washington, Pasquotank,
Currituck, and Tyrrell. Additional Information Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the
availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a
valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes
and auto insurance. Community Based staff will be reimbursed for
applicable mileage Qualifications Requirements - Ideal candidates would live in Edenton, Hertford,
Elizabeth City or Manteo areas. A Master's degree in a social services field with one year of
experience is preferredA Bachelor's degree in a social services
discipline with two years of experience is required. Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and
alcohol education or counseling, psychology, guidance counseling,
or marriage and family therapy. Other degrees will have to be
evaluated further to determine if they meet the
qualifications.Experience in a clinical or case management
settingExperience with populationStrong organizational skills and
attention to detail Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Basic computer
knowledge Ability to maintain a flexible schedule Experience growth and development through our continuous
training as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement or pursue
opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with
Youth Villages. Additional Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and VisionRetirement
Savings Pension Plan401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days
per year10 paid holidays Paid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
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. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity,
equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with
children and young adults. We know that children, families and
young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and
justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills
they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as,
other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth
Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed
to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for
each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
Keywords: Youth Villages, Greenville , LifeSet Specialist, Other , Greenville, North Carolina
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