PRN Community-Based Specialist

Youth Villages, Inc; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages in Dyersburg, TN is hiring a PRN Community-Based Specialist. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting family sessions, and providing crisis support. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in social services; a Master's is preferred.

The flexible schedule accommodates families' availability. Pay ranges from $20 to $22 hourly based on qualifications. Benefits include medical coverage, vacation time, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services is a requirement.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth or families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload as assigned by supervisor.
• Conduct weekly family sessions.
• Drive to meet with families in their homes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master’s degree in social services

Job description

PRN Community-Based Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry a small caseload as assigned by supervisor on an as-needed basis.
• Hold individual and family sessions with each youth/family weekly, scheduled at the convenience of the families.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective.
• Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills.
• Drive up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required).
• Collaborate with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan.
• Provide on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location).
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Perform 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.

Salary

Pay is $20 - $22 per hour based on education.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Time off: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.