Youth Support Specialist

1 week ago

Miami, Florida, United States Lutheran Services Florida Full time

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is dedicated to creating a safe environment for children, empowering families, and enhancing community well-being.

We are currently in search of a skilled Residential Counselor II who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals.

Role Overview:

Deliver comprehensive assessments and provide individual, family, and group counseling within a residential framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct individual crisis intervention sessions.
  • Administer intake evaluations, psychosocial assessments, and suicide risk assessments.
  • Facilitate family orientations, assessments, counseling, and reunification processes.
  • Offer aftercare counseling services to former residents and their families.
  • Provide rotating on-call support as required.
  • Lead group counseling sessions and social skills training.
  • Manage cases, intervene in crises, and respond to telephone inquiries for crisis support and referrals.
  • Complete necessary administrative tasks as assigned.
  • Set objectives and goals for individual and group initiatives.
  • Deliver in-home crisis counseling for family mediation when necessary.
  • Advocate for clients with various community organizations, including courts and educational institutions.
  • Engage in community outreach initiatives.
  • Provide house coverage during emergencies as needed.
  • Willingness to travel for work-related purposes.
  • Participate in and contribute to staff training programs.
  • Supervise Youth Care Staff and provide emergency house coverage as required.
  • Act as an Educational Liaison.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to drive, use a phone, sit for extended periods, write case notes, and manage filing tasks.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master's degree in human services or a related field.
  • Other qualifications as mandated by funding sources.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • A minimum of two years of experience in adolescent and family counseling, facilitating group sessions, and conducting intake and psychosocial assessments. Experience working with at-risk youth and their families is essential.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong organizational skills, effective collaboration abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness of the socioeconomic characteristics and needs of our service population.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Reports directly to the Clinical Director.
  • Collaborates effectively with colleagues and administrators.
  • Ensures accurate, complete, and timely documentation of client cases.
  • Submits required statistical reports punctually and accurately.
  • Adheres to all licensing and quality assurance standards.
  • Acts as a clinical liaison to various community stakeholders.
  • Follows agency policies and procedures diligently.
  • Participates in all mandatory training sessions.

WHY JOIN LSF?

LSF operates over 60 programs throughout Florida, catering to diverse populations in need. Our mission-driven staff become integral members of the LSF community while transforming lives of those we serve. Employees also have access to growth opportunities as they explore their interests within the organization.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Teladoc (24/7 online access to healthcare professionals)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employer-paid life insurance (1X salary)
  • 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy (starting at 16 working days annually)
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with a 3% discretionary employer match or 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Lutheran Services Florida values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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