Family Intervention Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Boston, MA

2d•$80,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Youth Villages seeks a Family Intervention Specialist for its Intercept® program, an evidence-based, intensive in-home service 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, including abuse or neglect. Services are delivered in families’ homes and communities, not in an office, and use strength-based, evidence-based mental health interventions to support lasting change and develop parenting and communication skills. The specialist carries a caseload of four to six families and holds individual and family sessions three times per week, with appointments scheduled around each family’s availability. The role includes assessing youth needs, collaborating with providers and other stakeholders, providing on-call crisis support, and completing documentation in an electronic medical record system. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional. The position involves travel of up to 60 to 80 miles to meet families, with additional travel possible. Applicable mileage is reimbursed. Salary is $80,000–$93,000 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 3 times a week, scheduled at the families’ convenience.
Conduct ongoing assessments of youth to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective.
Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) and quarterly booster trainings to support professional development and clinical skills.
Travel to meet with families in their homes and communities, driving 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).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees; 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.