Nonprofit
Published 13 days ago

Family Intervention Specialist

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Paris, TN


  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Application Deadline:September 16, 2024
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Salary:USD $50,000 - $58,000 / year

    Description

    Who is Youth Villages?

    Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization striving to help troubled youth and families live successfully. We are a team of 3,000 individuals who’ve come together across 14 states to change the landscape of child welfare and juvenile justice across the country. Our work involves providing an array of counseling and treatment services to youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems. 

    Eighty-four percent of those who go through treatment are succeeding two years after leaving our program. These youth are living at home, remaining in school, and are not experiencing trouble with the law.

    We believe strongly in investing in and supporting our employees. We offer candidates opportunities to develop a career and be part of a positive change in our country’s treatment of at-risk youth and families. 

    Responsibilities

    Can I see myself here?

    We have found our staff succeeds at Youth Villages when they:

    Are passionate about social services and dedicated to helping at-risk youth and families

    Value feedback and accountability

    Value the collaboration that comes from working on a team and thrive working on their own

    Enjoy variety in their schedule and not sitting behind a desk all day

    Are results and detailed oriented

    Have a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas

    Value a strength-based treatment approach

    Can change priorities quickly

    Are looking for more than just a job

    How will I make a difference?

    Providing in-home counseling services for at-risk youth and families

    Managing a small case load of four to six families to provide quality counseling

    Meeting with youth and families three times weekly to address each family’s needs

    Providing after hours support to youth and families utilizing a rotating on-call schedule

    Collaborating with youth, family, teachers, and other community members working towards the success of the youth; that could be attending court or meeting with teachers; it depends on what your families’ needs are in any given week

    Providing a strengths-based approach utilizing counseling and social work skills

    Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills

    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

    Salary

    $50000 - $58000 / year based on education and clinical license

    Qualifications

    How can I be considered for the position?

    You can be considered for this position if you meet the following qualifications:

    Master’s degree in social services field is preferred, Bachelor's degree in social services field is required; degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.

    Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position; clinical experience is preferred

    Willingness/desire to maintain an untraditional schedule

    Strong writing skills and experience with electronic documentation

    Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

    How will you invest in me?

    One of our core values is that we are committed to our staff. We will help you take your career with us wherever you want it to go.

    Benefits

    Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

    401(k)

    2 weeks paid vacation

    12 paid sick days per year

    11 paid holidays

    Paid Parental Leave

    Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

    Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

    Growth & development through continuous training

    Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

    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.

    Who is Youth Villages?

    Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization striving to help troubled youth and families live successfully. We are a team of 3,000 individuals who’ve come together across 14 states to change the landscape of child welfare and juvenile justice across the country. Our work involves providing an array of counseling and treatment services to youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems. 

    Eighty-four percent of those who go through treatment are succeeding two years after leaving our program. These youth are living at home, remaining in school, and are not experiencing trouble with the law.

    We believe strongly in investing in and supporting our employees. We offer candidates opportunities to develop a career and be part of a positive change in our country’s treatment of at-risk youth and families. 

    Responsibilities

    Can I see myself here?

    We have found our staff succeeds at Youth Villages when they:

    Are passionate about social…

    Benefits

    Benefits

    Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

    401(k)

    2 weeks paid vacation

    12 paid sick days per year

    11 paid holidays

    Paid Parental Leave

    Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

    Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

    Growth & development through continuous training

    Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

    Benefits

    Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

    401(k)

    2 weeks paid vacation

    12 paid sick days per year

    11 paid holidays

    Paid Parental Leave

    Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

    Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

    Growth & development through continuous training

    Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

    Location

    On-site
    Paris, TN 38242, USA

    How to Apply

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