PRN Community Based Counselor

Youth Villages•Jackson, TN

37d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization striving to help troubled youth and families live successfully. We are a team of 5,000 individuals who've come together across 29 states to change the landscape of child welfare and juvenile justice across the country. Our work involves providing an array of counseling and treatment services to youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems. Eighty-four percent of those who go through treatment are succeeding two years after leaving our program. These youth are living at home, remaining in school, and are not experiencing trouble with the law. We believe strongly in investing in and supporting our employees. We offer candidates opportunities to develop a career and be part of a positive change in our country's treatment of at-risk youth and families. We have found our staff succeeds at Youth Villages when they:Are passionate about social services and dedicated to helping at-risk youth and familiesValue feedback and accountability Value the collaboration that comes from working on a team and thrive working on their ownEnjoy variety in their schedule and not sitting behind a desk all dayAre results and detailed orientedHave a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas Value a strength-based treatment approach Can change priorities quickly Are looking for more than just a job Providing in-home counseling services for at-risk youth and familiesManaging a small case load as assigned by a supervisor, on an as needed basis Meeting with youth and families three times weekly to address each family's needsProviding after hours support to youth and families Collaborating with youth, family, teachers, and other community members working towards the success of the youth; that could be attending court or meeting with teachers; it depends on what your families' needs are in any given weekProviding a strengths-based approach utilizing counseling and social work skills Attend weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills as established by supervisor Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. This is a PRN, as-needed position. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

Requirements

Master's degree in social services field is preferred, Bachelor's degree in social services field is required; 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.
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position; clinical experience is preferred
Willingness/desire to maintain an untraditional schedule
Must be able to attend a one-week orientation
Strong writing skills and experience with electronic documentation
Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

Responsibilities

Providing in-home counseling services for at-risk youth and families
Managing a small case load as assigned by a supervisor, on an as needed basis
Meeting with youth and families three times weekly to address each family's needs
Providing after hours support to youth and families
Collaborating with youth, family, teachers, and other community members working towards the success of the youth
Providing a strengths-based approach utilizing counseling and social work skills
Attend weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills as established by supervisor

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