LifeSet Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled LifeSet Specialist to join our team at Youth Villages. As a LifeSet Specialist, you will work with 17-21 year old clients to provide them with the knowledge to utilize all available community resources, helping them become self-sufficient.

• Carry a maximum caseload of 8-10 young adults
• Meet with the young adult a minimum of one time per week, increasing and decreasing as directed by the Clinical Supervisor on the basis of clinical need
• Provide on-call crisis support to the client 24 hours a day 7 days a week (alternating on-call duties)
• Provide accurate and complete information to Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis situation
• Implement suggestions of interventions provided by supervisor and/or consultant in a timely manner to be reflected in the next treatment plan cycle
• Participate weekly in all supervision exercises to ensure the appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment
• Provide all therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages' Mission and Values and LifeSet Model Principles
• Conduct on-going assessment of the young adult's needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective
• Engage and align with the young adult and their support system to elicit full participation in treatment

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social services discipline is required
• One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is preferred
• 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 schedule

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• Retirement Savings Pension Plan
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement