PRN Community Based Specialist

Youth Villages • Madison, IN

34d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Carry small caseload of 4-5 families
• Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the convenience of the families
• Weekly supervision meetings
• Web-based documentation (voice recognition technology in most locations)
• Provide on-call availability to families during the week, one weekend each month
• Drive up to 60-85 miles to meet with families in the home
• Specialists provide interventions in families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level