Youth and Family Specialist II
About The Position
The Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) Youth and Family Specialist II provides culturally sensitive intensive case management, outreach and direct service to Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program's youth in coordination and cooperation with systems including: school personnel and educational teams, therapists, lawyers and court personnel, the general public and intra-agency collaterals. The URM Youth and Family Specialst II is the primary advocate for the child and initiates creative approaches to service delivery and activity that will help the youth achieve their potential working toward connection with a permanent resource and long term life plan.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field.
- 2 years experience of postgraduate direct service delivery experience.
- Skills assessing and treating at risk children and families and/or expertise with individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring challenges.
- Minimum of LSWA certification or eligibility to obtain certification within six (6) months of date of hire.
- Ability to work within the Mission of the agency.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Ability to utilize independent sound clinical judgement and decision making with regards to best interest of children and families.
- Must successfully complete all required background checks before starting employment.
Nice To Haves
- Significant experience working with children with social/emotional/physical problems.
- Mediation and conflict resolution skills.
- Open to new ideas and desire to grow professionally.
- Flexibility in thinking and scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Provide culturally sensitive intensive case management, outreach and direct service to Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program's youth.
- Coordinate and cooperate with school personnel and educational teams, therapists, lawyers and court personnel, the general public and intra-agency collaterals.
- Act as the primary advocate for the child.
- Initiate creative approaches to service delivery and activity that will help the youth achieve their potential.
- Work toward connection with a permanent resource and long term life plan for the youth.
Benefits
- High quality/affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- A full-service Employee Assistance Program
- Generous tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
