In-Home Counselor/Social Worker
About The Position
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption and implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization. The intercept intensive in-home services program is an effective alternative treatment for children and youth who otherwise would be placed in foster care, residential treatment, detention centers, hospitals or other juvenile facilities. Diverting youth from these out of home placement, Intercept family intervention specialists provide guidance and treatment resources for youth and families in their own homes.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in social services discipline with experience working with at-risk youth, adults, or families is required
- A Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred
- Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications
- At least 1 year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- A Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred
Responsibilities
- Carry a caseload of 4-6 families
- Provide individual therapeutic treatment interventions for assigned caseloads and provide ongoing assessment and review
- Meet with families' minimum of 3x per week
- Conduct on-going assessment of the clients needs from a strength focused, solution based perspective
- Collaborate with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan
- Provide on-call crisis support to the client M-F 24 hrs./day, on-call weekend rotations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
- Growth & development through continuous training
- Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
