PRN Community-Based Specialist

Youth Villages, Inc; Covington (KY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k)

2 weeks paid vacation (full-time) / 1 

12 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and licensure

Résumé du poste

Youth Villages, Inc. is seeking a PRN Community-Based Counselor to support in-home interventions and preventative family services.

You will conduct family sessions, assess youth needs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline and a valid driver’s license, with travel up to 60–80 miles to meet families in their homes and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advancement.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Carries a small caseload as assigned by supervision on an as-needed basis.
• Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of youth to determine needs from a strength-focused approach.
• Attends weekly meetings for professional development and clinical consultation.
• Drives up to 60–80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities.
• Collaborates with providers, case workers, and courts to plan treatment.
• Provides on-call crisis support as needed and documents in EMR.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Basic computer knowledge

Flexible schedule

Formation

Bachelor's degree (required)

Master's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters- helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Program Overview

Intercept, developed by Youth Villages, is an evidence-based intensive, in-home program that focuses on keeping families together by preventing out-of-home placements or facilitating reunification after such placements, including foster care, residential treatment facilities, hospitalization, or juvenile detention centers. It is one of the first programs to receive the well-supported designation from Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse developed in accordance with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) having been shown to reduce out-of-home placements and accelerate permanency for children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The PRN Community-Based Counselor

• Carries a small case loads as assigned by supervisory on an as-needed basis
• Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families
• Conducts on-going assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
• Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required)
• Collaborates with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan
• Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served.

Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Compensation

$20 - $22 per hour based on education and clinical license

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required) Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred)
• Clinical experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Youth Villages Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
• *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment