Family Intervention Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Atlanta, GA

5d•$52,000 - $59,000

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Family Intervention Specialist for its Intercept® program, an evidence-based, intensive in-home service designed to help 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 rather than in an office. Specialists provide strength-based support and evidence-based mental health interventions, helping families develop parenting and communication skills and work toward lasting change. The position carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families and involves frequent family sessions, assessment, collaboration with providers and other systems, documentation, and on-call crisis support. Scheduling is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate families. The specialist may drive 60 to 80 miles to meet families, with additional travel possible. Applicable mileage is reimbursed. The posted salary is $52,000–$59,000 per year, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline; this is required.
Degree fields may include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; other fields 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, solution-based assessments of youth to determine their needs.
Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) and quarterly booster trainings.
Travel to meet 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 (EMR).
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.