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Youth Villages

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Dyersburg

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's degree in social services (or a Bachelor's nearing completion), counseling experience with adolescents, good communication skills, flexibility, and a vehicle with insurance.
  • You will provide hands-on support to families, manage a caseload of 8-10, flexibly schedule visits, document online, and meet with supervisors for progress discussions.

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in a social services discipline is required. Candidates who are currently have a Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline and is currently within 6 months of graduating with a Master's degree in a social services discipline can be considered.
  • Experience with counseling adolescents in a clinical setting
  • 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.
  • Experience With The Foster Care System Is Preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
  • You must have your own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance

Responsibilities

  • Specialists provide services to the entire family, rather than just the identified youth.
  • They work with the family hands-on to build trust and align them with treatment.
  • Specialists are responsible for a caseload of 8-10 families.
  • Intensive but flexible schedule. Specialists deliver services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school, court, etc.) and flexibly schedule sessions to meet the family's needs; on-call rotation required.
  • Documentation that is on-line/ web-based and available to you from home.
  • Specialists meet with supervisors at least three times per week to discuss progress and personal development.
  • Our leadership is always available for backup in difficult situations.
  • All specialists complete a thorough training schedule designed to maximize clinical skill.
  • Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.
  • Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Foster Care Specialist at Youth Villages?

The primary role of a Foster Care Specialist is to serve as a liaison between foster care children and the court, providing advocacy for the child's best needs while delivering intensive in-home based treatment to the entire family.

What is the typical caseload for a Foster Care Specialist?

Specialists are responsible for a caseload of 8-10 families.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The work schedule is intensive but flexible, delivered in families' homes or other necessary locations, and involves an on-call rotation.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A Master's degree in a social services discipline is required, but candidates with a Bachelor's degree currently enrolled in a Master's program and within 6 months of graduation may also be considered.

Is experience with the foster care system necessary for the role?

While it is preferred, it is not strictly required; however, relevant experience will be evaluated.

What types of degrees can be considered for this position?

Degrees in social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy can be considered.

Are there any specific skills required for the position?

Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to maintain a flexible schedule are essential skills.

Do specialists need their own transportation?

Yes, candidates must have their own vehicle for work purposes and maintain liability insurance.

What kind of benefits does Youth Villages offer?

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, vision, a 401(k), paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, mileage and cell phone reimbursement (when applicable), tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for growth and development.

How does Youth Villages approach diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Youth Villages is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion both in the workplace and in their work with children and young adults, providing training to employees to work effectively with diverse communities.

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Youth Villages

The Force for Families

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Youth Villages is a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, bringing help and hope to tens of thousands of children, families and young people across the United States every year. Founded in 1986, the organization’s 3,600-plus employees help more than 36,000 children annually in 23 states and D.C. For more than 30 years, we have worked to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child’s family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Since 1994, our organization has tracked every child who completes a program and has recorded consistently high success rates. In 2018, 86% of the children are still living successfully at home with their families 12 months after completing their program. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.