PRN Community-Based Specialist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Overview: Company Overview 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.Responsibilities: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 services
to families. Position Overview This is a PRN position that will
assist with supporting the Family Intervention Specialists
with:
- Family sessions
- Pre-admission assessments
- Supervised visits
- Transports
- Web-based documentation
- Other PRN support may be assigned as neededDrive time is 60-80
miles to meet with families, we cover multiple surrounding
counties. Interventions are provided in families' homes or in the
community. Additional Information Schedule is flexible and
non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and
families served. Applicants must have a valid drivers license, a
personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.
Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage
*Full-Time positions available as well.*Qualifications:Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in social services discipline with experience
working with at-risk youth, adults, or families is required. A
Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred.
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. Strong 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 schedule 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.
Keywords: Youth Villages, Bloomington , PRN Community-Based Specialist, Other , Bloomington, Indiana
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