Family Preservation Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Weekly Competitive 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 families with at-risk children under the NJ FPS program.

The role focuses on keeping children safe, strengthening families, and promoting reunification, with a small caseload and crisis responsiveness as core duties.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, education, or counseling required.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 1.5 years of crisis services experience.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families is preferred.
• Ability to respond to crisis needs and maintain transportation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with databases/EHRs.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families.
• Manage a caseload of up to two families (three during discharge week).
• Support reunification efforts under the NJ Family Preservation Services model.
• Travel within Hudson County to homes and community settings.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office Proficiency

EHR/Database Experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work/Psychology/Education/Counseling

Bachelor's Degree + 1.5 years crisis services

Tools

Driver's License

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, or counseling.
• or Bachelor's degree with at least 1.5 years of experience providing services to families in crisis
• Experience working at-risk youth and families
• Understanding of the NJ Family Preservation Services Program Model is a plus.
• Be available for crisis needs
• Strong Communication Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using database and/or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
• Position requires reliable transportation, driver's license, and current auto insurance.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Weekly Competitive 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 throughout Hudson County to homes and in the community.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Some Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Basic Computer Skills

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

Preferred

Masters or better in Social Work or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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