PRN Community-Based Specialist- Serving Randolph, Wayne, and Delaware Counties

Youth Villages•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the 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. Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based services to families. This is a PRN position that will assist with supporting the Family Intervention Specialists with: Family sessions Pre-admission assessments Supervised visits Transports Web-based documentation Other PRN support may be assigned as needed Drive time is 60-80 milies to meet with families, we cover multiple surrounding counties. Interventions are provided in families' homes or in the community. Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. 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 Now Serving Randolph County, (White River), Wayne County (Richmond), and Delaware County (Muncie)

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in social services discipline with experience working with at-risk youth, adults, or families 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.
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.