In-Home Counselor/Social Worker
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Ask about our $6,000 Relocation Assistance Who is Youth
Villages?Youth 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 OverviewThe Intercept Intensive In-Home
Program is an effective alternative treatment for children and
youth who otherwise would be placed in foster care, residential
treatment, detention centers, hospitals or other juvenile
facilities. Diverting youth from these out of home placements,
Intercept family intervention specialists provide guidance and
treatment resources for youth and families in their own
homes.Position Overview
- Carry a caseload of 4-6 families
- Provide individual therapeutic treatment interventions for
assigned caseloads and provide ongoing assessment and review
- Meet with families minimum of 3x per week
- Conduct on-going assessment of the clients needs from a
strength focused, solution based perspective
- Provide on-call crisis support to youth and families utilizing
a rotating on-call schedule
- Collaborate with other community members working toward the
success of the youth; that could be attending court or meeting with
teachers
- Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical
consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical
skillsAdditional 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
- If clinical licensure hours are needed (LPC, LCSW,etc.), this
position qualifies for gaining those as you work with young
peopleSalary:$49000 - $57000 / year based on education and clinical
license This position serves Pulaski County Qualifications
Requirements
- Master's degree in a social services discipline is
preferred
- Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline 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
- At least 1 year of related experience in counseling and/or case
management is required
- 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 scheduleAdditional 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 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, Little Rock , In-Home Counselor/Social Worker, Healthcare , Little Rock, Arkansas
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