In-Home Counselor/Social Worker

Youth Villages • Fayetteville, AR

108d • $51,000 - $59,000

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required
• 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

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 5-6 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
• Provide on-call crisis support to youth and families utilizing a rotating on-call schedule
• Collaborate with other community members working toward the success of the youth; that could be attending court or meeting with teachers
• Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree