Family Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Youth Villages Full time
Position Overview

Relocation Assistance Available

About the Organization

Youth Villages stands as a prominent figure in the adoption of evidence-based treatment methodologies within the realm of children's mental and behavioral health. With over 35 years of dedication, we offer a wide range of programs and services aimed at supporting troubled children and their families.

If you seek a fulfilling career that addresses life’s challenges while making a meaningful impact, Youth Villages is the ideal environment for you. We value individuals who possess a strong sense of purpose and are committed to fostering confidence in themselves and our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Program Insight

Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a proven therapeutic approach aimed at delivering community-centered treatment for families with adolescents at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. The goal is to minimize the likelihood of out-of-home placements by addressing the various systemic factors influencing youth behavior within their family, peer groups, educational settings, and communities. As an MST Family Counselor, you will collaborate with primary caregivers and other significant participants to create and execute interventions that enhance school attendance and performance, reduce substance use, foster positive social connections, and improve family dynamics.

Role Specifics

  • Manage a caseload of 4-5 families, requiring intensive treatment with a minimum of three meetings per week for each family.
  • Formulate personalized treatment plans for each case, conducting ongoing assessments and regular reviews of treatment progress.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of all sessions within a predetermined timeframe, utilizing web-based documentation tools, often supported by voice-recognition technology.
  • Provide after-hours support to youth and families through a rotating on-call schedule.
  • Travel up to 60-80 miles to conduct home visits with families.
  • Deliver treatment in diverse family home settings across various communities.
  • Engage in close collaboration with multiple forms of clinical supervision, both individually and in group settings, led by trained and licensed MST professionals, with frequent progress reviews.
  • Establish and nurture strong community relationships and resources to support families as part of the treatment process.

Additional Information

The work schedule is flexible and non-traditional, tailored to the availability of the youth and families served. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle for work-related purposes, and auto insurance. Community-based staff will receive reimbursement for applicable mileage.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

A Master's degree in a social services field is preferred, while a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory.

Acceptable degrees include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Other degrees may require further evaluation to confirm qualifications.

Experience with at-risk youth and/or families in volunteer, internship, or paid roles is preferred; clinical experience is advantageous.

A willingness to maintain a non-traditional work schedule is essential.

Strong writing skills and familiarity with electronic documentation are required. An acceptable driving record, defined as three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months, is necessary.

Benefits Offered

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage, and Vision benefits.

401(k) plan.

Two weeks of paid vacation and 12 paid sick days annually.

11 paid holidays.

Paid Parental Leave.

Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable).

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.

Opportunities for growth and development through continuous training.

Potential for clinical and administrative advancement.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants while prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on 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.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our work with children and young adults. We recognize that children, families, and young people of color may face inequities in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to develop the skills necessary to work effectively with the communities we serve, as well as with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Youth Villages stands firmly against racism in all its forms and is dedicated to fostering inclusion, equity, and diversity, believing that mutual respect is vital in our daily work.

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