Family Intervention Specialist - Auburn, AL

Youth Villages•Auburn, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages seeks a Family Intervention Specialist for its Intercept® program, an evidence-based, intensive in-home service designed 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. Services are delivered in families’ homes and communities, not in an office, and provide tailored, strength-based support using evidence-based mental health interventions and parenting and communication skill development. The specialist carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families and meets with each family three times weekly at times convenient to them. The role includes ongoing assessment, collaboration with providers and other stakeholders, crisis support, and timely documentation. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate families. Staff may drive 60 to 80 miles to meet with families, with additional travel possible; applicable mileage is reimbursed. The stated salary range is $50,000–$57,000 per year, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline; this is required.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile 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.
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 and solution-based assessments of youth to determine their needs.
Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) and quarterly booster trainings for professional development and clinical skill enhancement.
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.