THRIVE Family Specialist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Company OverviewYouth Villages has been a national leader in the
adoption and 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. Responsibilities Program OverviewOur Thrive
program, a less intensive alternative to Intercept, is an in-home
program that works with the child and family to divert youth from
further involvement in the juvenile justice system, intervening at
the critical point after they first encounter the system. The youth
admitted to this program would be at risk of probation and court
involvement but less at risk than youth served in Intercept and
MST. - The in-home approach, which incorporates the family in
treatment, addresses drivers for juvenile delinquent behaviors
without out-of-home placement. Thrive utilizes two evidence-based
interventions to help youth remain safely in their communities:
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and Motivational Interviewing
(MI).Position Overview
- Work with youth and families that have been (or are at risk of
being) involved in the juvenile justice system
- Carry caseload of 8-12 families
- Hold family sessions with each family once 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 on a rotating
schedule
- Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a
wide array of settings and communities -Additional
InformationSchedule is non-traditional, but flexible and based
around clients' availability. Since counselors are heavily involved
with each family, long hours may be required.Counselors must have
their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have
liability insurance. Counselors are reimbursed for
mileage.Salary$41000 - $48000 / year -based on education and
clinical license Qualifications RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in
a social services discipline is requiredDegrees 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 individuals or families in need of crisis
intervention is preferredStrong organizational skills and attention
to detail Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills Ability to
manage multiple priorities simultaneously Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible scheduleCovid-19 Vaccine
RequirementAs of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the
COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an
approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of
employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and
families served.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage
and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11
paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement
(when applicable)Tuition reimbursement and licensure
supervisionGrowth & development through continuous trainingClinical
and administrative advancement opportunitiesYouth 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.
Keywords: Youth Villages, Jackson , THRIVE Family Specialist, Other , Jackson, Tennessee
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