PRN Community - Based Specialist - Evansville, IN

Youth Villages, Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Youth Villages, Inc. is seeking a PRN Community-Based Specialist to deliver Intercept® in-home services, aiding families to stay together and avoid out-of-home placements. The role emphasizes strength-based, family-centered interventions conducted in the home and community.

Responsibilities include weekly sessions, ongoing youth assessments, and collaboration with courts and other providers. A valid driver's license and mileage reimbursement accompany a flexible schedule in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services is required.
• Master's degree in social services is preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth and/or families is desirable.
• Strong writing, speaking, and listening skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry a small caseload as assigned by supervisor.
• Holds individual and family sessions weekly.
• Conducts ongoing assessments from a strength-focused perspective.
• Attends regular meetings for professional development.
• Travel up to 60–80 miles to meet families at home or in the community.
• Collaborates with providers, case workers, and courts to plan treatment.
• Provides on-call crisis support as needed.
• Documents in an EMR system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal skills

Flexible schedule

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Master's degree in social services (preferred)

Tools

EMR (electronic medical records)

Job description

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.

This program serves youth from birth to age 18 who are facing serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma, such as abuse or neglect. Services are provided by highly trained Family Intervention Specialists directly in the family's home and community-Intercept® is not an office-based program.

Intercept provides intensive, strength-based support tailored to each family's unique needs, ultimately helping them achieve lasting change through evidence-based mental health interventions, along with the development of new parenting and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The PRN Community-Based Specialist:

• Carries a small case load as assigned by supervisor on an as-needed basis
• Holds individual and family sessions with each youth/family weekly, 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 and quarterly booster trainings to 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.

Salary:

$20 - $22/hr 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

Youth Villages 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.

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 ty