LifeSet Specialist

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Memphis, TN

23h•$52,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages seeks 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-based program that helps young people transition toward successful adulthood and navigate resources related to social support, housing, mental and physical health, employment, life skills, and education. Specialists work with young adults in community settings such as their homes or schools, engaging them and their support systems to build self-sufficiency and work toward goals including stronger family relationships, high school graduation, and reduced substance use, homelessness, incarceration, and intimate partner violence. The Specialist carries a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults and meets with each young adult at least weekly, with frequency adjusted according to clinical need and supervisor direction. The role includes ongoing assessment, treatment implementation, clinical supervision and consultation, crisis support, and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system. The work schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. A current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance are required. Community-based staff are reimbursed for applicable mileage. Salary is $52,000 to $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, or marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.
One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is required.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance are 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.

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, with meeting frequency adjusted 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 interventions suggested by a supervisor and/or licensed program expert in a timely manner for the next treatment plan cycle.
Participate weekly in supervision exercises to support appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment.
Provide therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages’ mission and values and LifeSet Model principles.
Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) and quarterly booster training sessions to develop clinical skills.
Conduct ongoing strength-focused, 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.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.