PRN Community-based Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Lakeland, FL

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a PRN Community-Based Specialist to provide services to youth and families in their homes and communities. The specialist carries a small caseload on an as-needed basis and conducts weekly individual and family sessions scheduled around families’ availability. The role includes assessing youth needs using a strength-focused, solution-based perspective, collaborating with providers and other stakeholders, and providing on-call crisis support. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, with travel of up to 60 to 80 miles to meet families; additional travel may be required. Community-based staff receive reimbursement for applicable mileage. Pay is $20–$22 per hour, based on education. Benefits are excluded for variable-status employees. Youth Villages serves children and families through research-based programs and offers employees opportunities for professional growth and development. The organization reports serving more than 47,000 youth, young people, and families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C., with a staff of more than 5,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required. Considered disciplines 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.
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.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

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 weekly individual and family sessions with each youth and family, scheduled at their convenience.
Conduct ongoing assessments of youth needs using a strength-focused, solution-based perspective.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—and quarterly booster trainings.
Travel to meet families in their homes and communities, typically up to 60 to 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 (benefits are excluded for variable-status employees).
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.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.