Family Intervention Specialist - Covering Craven County
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Greenville
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
Watch now to learn more about Intercept!Company OverviewYouth
Villages has been a national leader in the 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. We are looking for people with
a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence
in yourself and our organization. Responsibilities Program Overview
- This role will be covering the Craven County area.Our Intercept
program serves a broad population of youth, including those
involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk
of removal from their families. - The program specializes in
diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their
families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This
position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy
to families.Position Overview
- Carry small caseload of 4-6 families
- Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled
at the convenience of the families
- 3 supervision meetings a week
- Web-based documentation (voice recognition technology in most
locations)
- Provide on-call availability to families during the week, one
weekend each month
- Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home
- Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a
wide array of settings and communitiesAdditional
InformationSchedule 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 mileageSalary$41,000- $48,000 based on
education level and clinical license Qualifications Qualifications
for Family Intervention SpecialistsPlease refer to the requirements
below to ensure that your education and experience qualify you for
the position to which you are applying.Master's Degree
Applicants:Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be
in a related field of study (refer to list below)Bachelor's Degree
Applicants:Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be
in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must have one year
of full-time experience -Degrees Accepted:Social
WorkCounselingPsychologyMarriage and Family TherapyExceptions may
be made for other degrees in a behavioral science that includes a
minimum of 30 semester hours in human development, human behavior,
child development, family intervention technique, diagnostic
measures, or therapeutic techniques.Experience Accepted:Experience
must be with at-risk youth, i.e., youth with one or more of the
following behaviors: Truancy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse,
Homicidal/Suicidal Ideations, Problem Sexual Behavior,
Verbal/Physical Aggression, Runaway, Antisocial BehaviorsExperience
should include clinical case management or practice of therapeutic
interventionsOther Skills Required:Excellent written, verbal, and
oral skillsExceptional time-management skillsAbility to manage
multiple priorities simultaneouslyStrong organizational skills and
attention to detailExperience doing family therapy or providing MST
services is a plusCovid-19 Vaccine RequirementAs of October 15,
2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all
employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious
exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety
of all employees and youth and families served.BenefitsMedical,
Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid
vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidaysPaid Parental
LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)Tuition
reimbursement and licensure supervisionGrowth & development through
continuous trainingClinical and administrative advancement
opportunitiesYouth 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.
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