Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Family Intervention Specialist for Intercept®, an evidence-based, intensive in-home program that helps prevent out-of-home placements and supports reunification. The program serves youth from birth to age 18 who face serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma. Specialists provide services in families’ homes and communities, tailoring strength-based, evidence-based mental health support to each family’s needs and helping develop parenting and communication skills. This is a community-based, non-office-based role with a flexible, non-traditional schedule based on family availability. The position pays $52,000–$59,000 per year, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline.
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.
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 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, solution-based assessments of youth to determine their needs.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—to develop professionally and enhance clinical skills.
Drive to families’ homes and communities, typically up to 60 to 80 miles, with additional travel potentially required.
Collaborate with other providers, case workers, and courts to develop 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 and growth and development opportunities.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.