THRIVE Family Specialist

Youth Villages • Dickson, TN

137d • $52,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption and 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline 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
• Experience working with individuals or families in need of crisis intervention is preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• Work with youth and families that have been (or are at risk of being) involved in the juvenile justice system
• Carry caseload of 8-12 families
• Hold family sessions with each family once a week scheduled at the convenience of the families
• Attend 3 supervision meetings a week
• Complete web-based documentation (voice recognition technology in most locations)
• Provide on-call availability to families on a rotating schedule
• Provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree