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Youth and Family Support Specialist
2 months ago
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a leading Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services and support tailored to the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. We consistently achieve top-tier accreditation, including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia's Managed Care Entity, along with numerous accolades for our innovative programs and the exceptional contributions of our staff.
Our Mission? To Empower Individuals Towards Greater Independence and Fulfillment.
WHY CHOOSE PATH?
A Meaningful Career
At PATH, our employees are central to our mission, and we strive to provide them with compelling reasons to work and grow with us.
In addition to the rewarding experience of positively impacting lives, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Annual salary increases
- Performance and longevity bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
- No-cost pension plan
- Continuous professional development opportunities, including supervision for licensure
- State-of-the-art treatment facilities and resources
- Career advancement opportunities within the organization
- Eligibility for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Referral bonuses for recommending successful candidates
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Family Based Mental Health Worker is essential in promoting PATH's mission by being an effective team member. This role involves collaborating with a therapist to deliver intensive family-based services primarily in the family's home, which includes assessments, service coordination, crisis intervention and prevention, educational support, and daily living skills training. The worker will also assist the therapist in providing individual, family, and group therapy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and families.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- COVID-19 vaccination or willingness to receive the vaccine is mandatory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of families and youth.
- Support the therapist in delivering individual, family, and group therapy.
- Engage regularly with all systems involved with the youth and family.
- Design and implement training and activities focused on socialization and daily living skills for youth and families.
- Provide case management services and facilitate access to necessary resources for families.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimal physical demands associated with this role.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
