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Family Intervention Specialist

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Dothan, AL
Full-time

 

Company Overview

Youth 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.

Areas of Responsibility: 

 

Program Overview

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

  • Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities

**Remote position/can work from anywhere in the coverage radius!  Will cover Southeast region (Covington, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Barbour, Henry, and Houston counties)

 

Additional Information

Schedule is non-traditional, but flexible and based around clients’ availability. Since counselors are heavily involved with each family, long hours may be required. Counselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance. Counselors are reimbursed for mileage.

Skills/Experience: 

 

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in a social services discipline is required; must be eligible for clinical licensureDegrees 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.
  • Must have 5 years of experience post-graduate, in a clinical counseling or case management setting
  • Strong 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.

Compensation/Benefits: 

 

Salary

$49,000 - $52,000 / year based on education and clinical license

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)

 

How to Apply: 

To apply, please submit an application to our company's website via the following link: https://careers-youthvillages.icims.com/jobs/19977/family-intervention-s...

Additional Information: 

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.

Organization Info

Youth Villages

Overview
Headquarters: 
Memphis, TN
About Us
Mission: 

OUR MISSION
Youth Villages helps children and families live successfully.

Programs: 

Youth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems. We work to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child’s family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Youth Villages directly helps tens of thousands of young people and their families every year and increases our impact through partnerships and advocacy.

Youth Villages provides intensive in-home services in Alabama through the Intercept® and Multisystemic Therapy (MST) program models.

Why Work For Us?: 

As a leader in the field of children’s mental and behavioral health, Youth Villages earns its status as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofits, as recognized by Harvard Business School, U.S. News & World Report and The White House.

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 1 2024
Active Until: 
May 1 2024
Hiring Organization: 
Youth Villages
industry: 
Nonprofit