PRN Community-Based Specialist

Youth Villages•Jackson, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a PRN Community-Based Specialist for Intercept®, an evidence-based, intensive in-home program that works to keep families together by preventing out-of-home placements or supporting reunification. The program serves youth from birth through age 18 who face serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma. Services are delivered in families’ homes and communities, not in an office, and provide individualized, strength-based support using evidence-based mental health interventions and parenting and communication skills development. The specialist carries a small caseload on an as-needed basis and provides individual and family sessions. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate the youth and families served. The role includes travel of up to 60–80 miles to meet families, with additional travel potentially required. A current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance are required. Applicable mileage is reimbursed. The position pays $20–$22 per hour, based on education and clinical license. Benefits are excluded for variable-status employees. Youth Villages describes its mission as helping children and families live successfully and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respectful service to the communities it serves.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required. Listed fields include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, and marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a social services discipline.
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position.
Clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Carry a small caseload as assigned by a supervisor on an as-needed basis.
Hold individual and family sessions with each family three times a week, scheduled at the families’ convenience.
Conduct ongoing, strength-focused and solution-based assessments of youth to determine their needs.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—for professional development and to enhance clinical skills.
Travel to meet families in their homes and communities, driving up to 60–80 miles; 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 youth and families; schedules vary by location.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees and one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement, when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.