PRN Community-Based Specialist

youthvillages.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com - Jobboard; Johnson City (TN); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Continuous training and development opportunities

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a PRN Community-Based Specialist in Johnson City, TN. The role involves providing support to at-risk youth and families, conducting assessments, and attending meetings for professional development.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, experience with youth and families, and excellent communication skills. Pay ranges from $20 to $22 per hour depending on education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in social work, drug and alcohol education, psychology, criminal justice, or family therapy.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position desirable.
• Flexibility in scheduling is needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry a small caseload as assigned by supervisor.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of youth's needs.
• Provide on-call crisis support to youth and family.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in a social services discipline

Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline

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.