Dyersburg, TN
41 days ago
Community-Based Specialist
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Community-Based Specialist Requisition ID 2024-21746 Job Locations TN-Dyersburg Program In-Home Services Relocation Assistance No Position Type Full-Time/Regular Overview

Overview

 

Youth Villages’ community-based programs are growing and we're hiring more counselors and social workers to provide intensive in-home treatment for youth, families, and young adults. Submit a resume today and a recruiter will contact you to discuss your experience and our current openings.

 

Who is Youth Villages?


Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization striving to help troubled youth and families live successfully. We are a team of 4,500 individuals who’ve come together across 26 states to change the landscape of child welfare and juvenile justice across the country. Our work involves providing an array of counseling and treatment services to youth with severe emotional and behavioral problems. 

 

Eighty-four percent of those who go through treatment are succeeding two years after leaving our program. These youth are living at home, remaining in school, and are not experiencing trouble with the law.

 

We believe strongly in investing in and supporting our employees. We offer candidates opportunities to develop a career and be part of a positive change in our country’s treatment of at-risk youth and families. 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

Can I see myself here?

Are passionate about social services and dedicated to helping at-risk youth and familiesValue feedback and accountabilityValue the collaboration that comes from working on a team and thrive working on their ownEnjoy variety in their schedule and not sitting behind a desk all dayAre results and detailed orientedHave a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement ideasValue a strength-based treatment approachCan change priorities quicklyAre looking for more than just a job

 

How will I make a difference?

Providing in-home counseling services for at-risk youth, families, or young adultsManaging a small case load to provide quality, intensive counseling – session frequency will depend on position and referral needsProviding after hours support to youth and families through being on-call to personal caseloads Monday-Friday and rotating weekend and overnight on-call dutiesCollaborating 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 weekProviding a strengths-based approach utilizing counseling and social work skillsAttending three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for support & 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.
Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

 

Salary

 

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

Qualifications

Qualifications


Master’s degree in social services field is preferred. 

Bachelor's degree in social services 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.

 

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