Family Preservation Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; 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 in Sussex County, NJ to provide intensive in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at risk of placement and in need of intensive services to support reunification under the FPS model.

The role emphasizes maintaining a small caseload, collaboration with families, and using community resources to strengthen safety and prevent out-of-home placement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Counseling, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 1.5+ years of crisis services experience.
• Licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC) preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with community resources and work with at-risk families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of an electronic health record (EHR) system 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.
• Carry a caseload of no more than two families at any given time; may carry a third near discharge.

Skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with community resources

Microsoft Office proficiency

EHR system knowledge

Reliability and transportation

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

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

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR system

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 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.