Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist to provide in‑home, evidence‑based Intercept services. You will carry a caseload of 4–6 families and conduct individual and family sessions three times a week, tailoring plans to each family’s strengths.

Travel up to 60–80 miles to meet families and collaborate with courts and other providers to ensure coordinated care. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with documentation completed in the EMR system and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with at‑risk youth and families; clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 4 to 6 families.
• Hold individual and family sessions 3 times weekly.
• Provide on‑call crisis support and document in EMR.
• Travel up to 60–80 miles to meet families in homes and communities.
• Collaborate with providers, case workers, and courts to plan treatment.

Job description

Program Overview

Intercept® is an evidence‑based intensive, in‑home program that focuses on keeping families together by preventing out‑of‑home placements or facilitating reunification after such placements, including foster care, residential treatment facilities, hospitalization, or juvenile detention centers. It serves youth from birth to age 18 who are facing serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma. Services are delivered by highly trained Family Intervention Specialists directly in the family’s home and community.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 4 to 6 families.
• Hold individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength‑focused, solution‑based perspective.
• Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to enhance clinical skills.
• Travel up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required). Community‑based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.
• Collaborate with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan.
• Provide on‑call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location).
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline (required). Degrees that qualify include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• Experience working with at‑risk youth and/or families (volunteer, internship, or paid position). Clinical experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Current, valid driver’s license and a vehicle with proof of insurance (required for travel).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $52,000 – $60,000 per year based on education and clinical license.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks paid vacation (full‑time) / 1 week paid vacation (part‑time)
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 its work with children and young adults.