Family Intervention Specialist - Covering Rockingham and Stokes Counties

Family Intervention Specialist - Covering Rockingham and Stokes Counties

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the 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.

Ideal candidate lives in Rockingham or Stokes County

Program Overview

Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families.

Position Overview

• Carry small caseload of 4-6 families
• Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the convenience of the families
• 3 supervision meetings a week
• Web-based documentation (voice recognition technology in most locations)
• Provide on-call availability to families during the week, one weekend each month
• Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home
• Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities

Additional Information

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.

Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

Qualifications For Family Intervention Specialists

It is Youth Villages' policy to hire only counselors that meet the Qualified Professional standard in the state of North Carolina.

Degrees Accepted : Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy

Experience Accepted : Experience must be with at-risk youth, i.e., youth with one or more of the following behaviors Truancy, Alcohol / Substance Abuse, Homicidal / Suicidal Ideations, Problem Sexual Behavior, Verbal / Physical Aggression, Runaway, Antisocial Behaviors

Other Skills Required : Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills, exceptional time-management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Salary and Benefits

$58,000- $66,000 / salary based on education and clinical license

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults.

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