In-Home Family Reunification 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

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.