PRN Community-Based Specialist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Company OverviewYouth 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 OverviewOur 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 OverviewThis 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 InformationSchedule 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 RequirementsA
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 scheduleYouth 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, Covington , PRN Community-Based Specialist, Other , Indianapolis, Kentucky
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