In-Home Family Intervention Specialist (Flexible Schedule)

University of North Texas at Dallas; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist to provide in-home, strength-based support for youth and families. The role focuses on keeping families together and preventing out-of-home placements through evidence-based interventions and collaboration with families and providers.

The position requires a Master’s or Bachelor's in social services, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social services discipline preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline required.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families preferred.
• Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required).
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical) for professional development to enhance skills.
• Collaborates with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan.
• Provides on-call crisis support to youth and family (schedules vary by location).
• Completes accurate documentation in an EMR system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Flexibility

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)

Job description

Youth Villages is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist to provide in-home, strength-based support for youth and families. The role focuses on keeping families together and preventing out-of-home placements through evidence-based interventions and collaboration with families and providers.

The position requires a Master’s or Bachelor's in social services, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel.