PRN Community - Based Specialist - Madison, IN

Youth Villages • Bloomington, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a PRN Community-Based Specialist for its Intercept® program in Madison, Indiana. Intercept is an evidence-based, intensive in-home program that aims to keep families together by preventing out-of-home placements or supporting reunification. It serves youth from birth through age 18 who face serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma. Services take place in families’ homes and communities, not in an office, and use individualized, strength-based support and evidence-based mental health interventions to help families build lasting change, parenting skills, and communication skills.

The specialist carries a small caseload on an as-needed basis and provides weekly individual and family sessions at times convenient for the families. The role includes ongoing youth assessment, collaboration with service providers and other stakeholders, crisis support, and timely documentation. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate the availability of youth and families. Travel of up to 60–80 miles to meet families is required, with additional travel possible. Applicable mileage is reimbursed. The posted pay rate is $20–$22 per hour, based on education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required.
• A current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance are required.
• 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 is preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position is preferred.
• Clinical experience is preferred.
• Relevant degrees may include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.

Responsibilities

• Carry a small caseload as assigned by a supervisor on an as-needed basis.
• Hold individual and family sessions with each youth and family weekly, 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, 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 (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.
• Continuous training and growth and development opportunities.
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level