Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist to support youth and families in the Salem area. You will manage a caseload of 4 to 6 families and conduct sessions multiple times weekly, with travel to families’ homes in the community.

You will collaborate with courts and providers, and maintain electronic medical records. The role requires a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driver’s license
• Automobile for work purposes
• Proof of auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families
• Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, clinical)
• Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet families in homes and communities
• Collaborates with providers, case workers, and courts to plan treatment
• Provides on-call crisis support
• Documents accurately in an EMR system
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Crisis response

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (related field)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Program Overview:

Intercept, developed by Youth Villages, 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 is one of the first programs to receive the well-supported designation from Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse developed in accordance with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) having been shown to reduce out-of-home placements and accelerate permanency for children.

This program serves youth from birth to age 18 who are facing serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma, such as abuse or neglect. Services are provided by highly trained Family Intervention Specialists directly in the family’s home and community-Intercept is not an office-based program.

Intercept provides intensive, strength-based support tailored to each family’s unique needs, ultimately helping them achieve lasting change through evidence-based mental health interventions, along with the development of new parenting and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Family Intervention Specialist:

• Carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families
• Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families
• Conducts on-going assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills
• Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required)
• Collaborates with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan
• Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

• Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.
• Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Salary

$70,000 - $86,000 / year based on education and clinical license