Family Intervention Specialist - Oregon Coast

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Portland, OR

20d•$70,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Family Intervention Specialist for its Intercept® program, an evidence-based, intensive in-home service that helps keep families together by preventing out-of-home placements or facilitating 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. Specialists provide services directly in families’ homes and communities; this is not an office-based program. The work uses strength-based, evidence-based mental health interventions and helps families develop parenting and communication skills tailored to their needs. The specialist carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families and conducts individual and family sessions three times per week, scheduled around family availability. The role includes ongoing assessment, collaboration with other providers and systems, documentation, professional development, and on-call crisis support. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional. Travel of up to 60 to 80 miles to visit families is required, with additional travel potentially required. Community-based staff receive applicable mileage reimbursement. The listed salary range is $70,000 to $86,000 per year, based on education and clinical license. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required. Listed 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.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Automobile available for work purposes and proof of auto insurance.
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.
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 assessments of youth needs using a strength-focused, solution-based perspective.
Attend three weekly meetings: individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings; and attend quarterly booster trainings.
Drive to meet families in their homes and communities, typically up to 60 to 80 miles, with additional travel potentially required.
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.