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Family Intervention Specialist - Knoxville, TN

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  • Descripción

    Tipo de contrato:A Tiempo Completo
    Salario:USD $50.000 - $58.000 / año
    $50,000 - $58,000 / year based on education and clinical license

    Descripción

    Overview

    Who is Youth Villages?

    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 35+ 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.

    Responsibilities

    Can I see myself here?

    We have found our staff succeeds at Youth Villages when they:

    • Are passionate about social services and dedicated to helping at-risk youth and families
    • Value feedback and accountability
    • Value the collaboration that comes from working on a team and thrive working on their own
    • Enjoy variety in their schedule and not sitting behind a desk all day
    • Are results and detailed oriented
    • Have a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideas
    • Value a strength-based treatment approach
    • Can change priorities quickly
    • Are looking for more than just a job

    How will I make a difference?

    • Providing in-home counseling services for at-risk youth and families
    • Managing a small case load of four to six families to provide quality counseling
    • Meeting with youth and families three times weekly to address each family’s needs
    • Providing after hours support to youth and families utilizing a rotating on-call schedule
    • Collaborating with youth, family, teachers, and other community members working towards the success of the youth; that could be attending court or meeting with teachers; it depends on what your families’ needs are in any given week
    • Providing a strengths-based approach utilizing counseling and social work skills
    • Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills

    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.
    • Candidates from the following counties are encouraged to apply: Blount, Monroe, Sevier, Knox, Loudon, Roane, Morgan, Anderson, Union, Campbell, Scott
    • Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

    Salary

    $50000 - $58000 / year based on education and clinical license

    Qualifications

    Requirements

    • Master’s degree in social services field is preferred, Bachelor's degree in social services field is required; 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 working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position; clinical experience is preferred
    • Willingness/desire to maintain an untraditional schedule
    • Strong writing skills and experience with electronic documentation
    • Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

    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

    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. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

    Overview

    Who is Youth Villages?

    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 35+ 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.

    Responsibilities

    Can I see myself here?

    We have found our staff succeeds at Youth Villages when they:

    • Are passionate about social services and dedicated to helping at-risk youth and families
    • Value feedback and accountability
    • Value the collaboration that comes from working on a team and thrive working on…

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    El trabajo se puede realizar en o cerca de Knoxville, TN
    Knoxville, TN, USA

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