PRN Community-based Specialist

Youth Villages•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a PRN Community-Based Specialist to support children, young people, and families through community-based services. The specialist carries a small caseload on an as-needed basis and provides individual and family sessions, ongoing assessment, collaborative treatment planning, and crisis support. Services are delivered in families’ homes and communities, and the schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate the availability of those served. The role includes regular professional development meetings and quarterly booster trainings, collaboration with providers, case workers, and courts, and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system. Staff may drive 60 to 80 miles to meet with families, with additional travel possible. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Applicable mileage is reimbursed. Youth Villages is a national children’s mental and behavioral health organization serving more than 47,000 youth, young people, and families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. The organization describes its work as research-based and focused on preserving and restoring families, and offers employees opportunities for professional growth and development. Benefits are excluded for variable-status employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required.
Degrees considered 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.
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.
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, scheduled at the convenience of the families.
Conduct ongoing assessments of youth to determine needs using a strength-focused, solution-based perspective.
Attend three weekly meetings: individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings.
Attend quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills.
Drive to meet with 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.
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.