PRN Community-Based Specialist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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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:
Drive 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 driver's 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.
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