LifeSet Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Knoxville, TN

10d•$52,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a LifeSet Specialist to provide individualized, clinically focused case management and counseling to young adults ages 17 to 23. LifeSet is an intensive, evidence-based community program that supports young people transitioning toward adulthood and navigating child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. Specialists work with young adults in community settings, such as their homes, schools, or other convenient locations, to build self-sufficiency and connect them with resources. Support may address social support, housing, mental and physical health, employment, life skills, and education. The position carries a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults and includes at least weekly meetings, with frequency adjusted based on clinical need. Specialists work with young adults and their support systems, conduct ongoing strengths-focused assessments, provide crisis support, and coordinate with clinical supervisors and program experts. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the young people and families served. Community-based staff receive reimbursement for applicable mileage. Pay is $52,000–$60,000 per year, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required. Considered disciplines include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, and marriage and family therapy; other disciplines are subject to review.
One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is required.
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 maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults.
Meet with each young adult at least once per week, adjusting meeting frequency as directed by the clinical supervisor based on clinical need.
Provide accurate and complete information to the clinical supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis.
Implement supervisor- or licensed program expert-recommended interventions in a timely manner for inclusion in the next treatment plan cycle.
Participate weekly in supervision exercises to support appropriate treatment conceptualization and implementation.
Provide therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages’ mission and values and LifeSet Model principles.
Attend weekly individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings, as well as quarterly booster training sessions.
Conduct ongoing, strengths-focused and solution-based assessments of young adults’ needs.
Engage and align with young adults and their support systems to encourage full participation in treatment.
Provide on-call crisis support to young adults; 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.