Family Preservation Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay/Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Family Preservation Specialist to deliver intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for at-risk families under the New Jersey FPS program model.

The role manages a small caseload, typically two families, with licensure preferred and bilingual skills as a plus; requires a Master’s degree in a related field and strong communication, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 1.5+ years of experience providing services to families in crisis
• Licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC) is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with community resources and work with at-risk youth and families
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of an electronic health record (EHR) system is preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families.
• Maintain caseload of up to two families, with a possible third near discharge.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Education/ Counseling

Bachelor's degree with 1.5+ years experience

Licensure (LSW/LPC) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) knowledge

Job description

Status: Full Time Salaried

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary: $53,000.00

Location: Sussex County, NJ

Summary of Position: The Family Preservation Specialist is responsible for providing intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement and in need of intensive services to support reunification using the New Jersey Family Preservation Services (FPS) Program Model. The NJ FPS model is designed to keep children safe, strengthen families, prevent out-of-home placement, and safely reunify children and their family. Family Preservation Specialists carry a caseload of no more than two (2) families at any given time, except during the last week prior to discharging one family, when staff may carry a third (3) case.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree considered with at least 1 1/2 or more years of experience providing services to families in crisis
• Licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC) is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with community resources and work with at-risk youth and families
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of an electronic health record (EHR) system is preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday PayWeekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.