Youth and Family Specialist II

Ascentria Care Alliance Careers • Concord, NH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ascentria Care Alliance is seeking a Youth and Family Specialist II to join their team in the Charlemont/Keene area. This role is part of an expansion effort to build a thriving New England. Ascentria Care Alliance has a long history of transforming underserved communities by providing a wide range of services to children, families, and seniors across five states. They are recognized as one of the largest human services nonprofits in New England and one of the top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts. Their vision is to create vibrant communities where all individuals have access to resources to support one another in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• NH: 2 yrs clinically supervised experience working with children and families is required.
• Minimum of LSWA certification or eligibility to obtain certification within six (6) months of date of hire is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English with the ability to read, write and communicate verbally in both languages.
• Valid Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and positive driving record to transport minors in own vehicle if needed.
• Candidates who are selected for hire must successfully complete all required background checks before starting their employment.
• Computer skills, including word, email competence, and excel and ability to utilize government and state data tracking software systems.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities and counseling methods.
• Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state, program and agency regulations.
• Ability to work in a multicultural/diverse work environment while exercising tact, discretion and judgement.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment, serving clients who are struggling with severe emotional and mental health related disorders.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries while working with others and in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and seek out supervision as needed or required.
• Ability to conduct self in a manner that is respectful to others and cognizant of cultural differences.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a human centered, strength-based, and trauma informed philosophy by treating all clients, families and collaterals in a non-judgmental and respectful manner while building on their strengths.
• Create a trusting and safe relationship with the client and encourages personal growth of the client.
• Provide ongoing direct therapeutic services including individual sessions, group sessions, and family support as needed.
• Conducts thorough intake and assessment of new clients, develops appropriate treatment plans, medication and safety plans, ongoing progress notes, and refers/discharges clients as appropriate.
• Provide clinical case management working in multiple systems and settings providing services to foster children, foster families, biological families and adults.
• Flexibility to provide services in office setting, in foster homes, virtually, and in community.
• Assists in the education and supervision of youth in group sessions and activities as needed.
• Coordinates with other service providers and assists clinical team in building network and resources.
• Consistently demonstrate discretion and independent judgment with regard to assessing and making decisions around the best interest for children and families.
• Undertake the responsibility of “on-call” duty as assigned and is responsive to crises independently either by phone and/or in person, demonstrating a calm and professional approach while assuring safety for all involved.
• Ability to follow HIPAA guidelines as well as mental health federal & state regulations.
• Document all contacts and incidents and ensure that client files are up to date.
• Develop and complete assessments, service plans, progress notes and any other necessary documentation.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner.
• Attends and participates in regular staff and clinical meetings.
• Attends outside workshops and agency trainings as part of professional development activities.
• Provides applicable clinical trainings to staff, foster families, biological families and others depending on needs and as applicable per state, including evidence based models.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• High quality/affordable health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall wellness
• Flexible Spending Account to help manage eligible expenses
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match
• A full-service Employee Assistance Program with many free and accessible services and supports
• Generous tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional growth and development
• Paid time off which increases as your tenure grows and holidays for work-life balance
• A workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where all voices are heard and respected

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level