Family Preservation Specialist

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

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. seeks a Family Preservation Specialist to provide intensive in-home crisis intervention and counseling under the New Jersey FPS model. You will support families at risk of placement toward reunification and manage a small caseload with strong collaboration with community resources.

The role rewards diligent documentation, strong communication, and ongoing assessment of family needs. Travel across Sussex County may be required.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families.
• Manage a caseload of up to two families, with a third only in final discharge week.
• Work toward safe reunification using the NJ FPS Model.
• Coordinate with community resources and other service providers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case notes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reliable transportation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, or related field

Bachelor's degree with 1.5+ years of crisis services experience

Masters or better in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

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
• 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

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.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel required throughout Sussex County

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

2 years:

At least 1 1/2 or more year(s) of experience providing services to families in crisis

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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