Young Adult Transitional Living Specialist

Youth Villages • Wilmington, NC

95d

About The Position

Youth Villages is a non-profit organization helping youth, young people, and their families across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges. As a leader in the field of youth mental and behavioral health, Youth Villages earns its status as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented non-profits as recognized by Harvard Business School, U.S. News & World Report and The White House. Our commitment to helping young people and families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. With a dedicated staff of more than 5,000 working in 29 states and the District of Columbia, the organization serves more than 40,000 young people annually, further increasing our impact through partnerships and advocacy. 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 Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred
• 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, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy
• Experience in a clinical or case management setting
• Experience with population
• 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

• Carry a maximum caseload of 8-10 young adults
• Meet with the young adult a minimum of one time per week, increasing and decreasing as directed by the Clinical Supervisor on the basis of clinical need
• Provide on-call crisis support to the young person 24 hours a day 7 days a week (alternating on-call duties)
• Provide accurate and complete information to Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis situation
• Implement suggestions of interventions provided by supervisor and/or Licensed Program Expert in a timely manner to be reflected in the next treatment plan cycle
• Participate weekly in all supervision exercises to ensure the appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment
• Provide all therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages’ Mission and Values and LifeSet Model Principles
• Conduct on-going assessment of the young adult’s needs from a strength focused, solution-based perspective
• Engage and align with the young adult and their support system to elicit full participation in treatment

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree