Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages•Salem, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Family Intervention Specialist for Intercept®, an evidence-based, intensive in-home program designed to keep families together by preventing out-of-home placements or facilitating reunification after placements. The program serves youth from birth to age 18 who are experiencing serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma, including abuse or neglect. Specialists provide tailored, strength-based support in families’ homes and communities, using evidence-based mental health interventions and helping families develop parenting and communication skills. This is a community-based, non-office role. The specialist carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families and holds individual and family sessions three times per week with each family, scheduled around family availability. The role includes ongoing assessment, collaboration with providers and other involved parties, crisis support, documentation, and professional development. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional. Specialists may drive 60 to 80 miles to meet families, with additional travel possible; applicable mileage is reimbursed. Salary is $70,000 to $86,000 per year, based on education and clinical license.

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.
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 caseload of 4 to 6 families.
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) and quarterly booster trainings.
Drive to meet families in their homes and communities, typically traveling 60 to 80 miles, with additional travel possible.
Collaborate with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate collaborative treatment plans.
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.