PRN Community Based Specialist

$41,600 - $45,760/Yr

Youth Villages - Chattanooga, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Chattanooga, TN

1,001-5,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping troubled youth and families achieve successful lives. With a team of 2,900 individuals across 12 states, we are committed to transforming the landscape of child welfare and juvenile justice in the United States. Our organization provides a wide range of counseling and treatment services to youth facing severe emotional and behavioral challenges. Remarkably, 84% of the youth who complete our treatment programs are thriving two years later, living at home, staying in school, and avoiding legal troubles. We believe in investing in our employees and offer opportunities for career development, allowing them to be part of a positive change in the treatment of at-risk youth and families. As a Community Based Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing in-home counseling services to at-risk youth and their families. This position requires managing a small caseload as assigned by a supervisor, meeting with families three times a week to address their unique needs. You will also provide after-hours support, collaborate with various stakeholders including teachers and community members, and utilize a strengths-based approach in your counseling practice. Weekly meetings for professional development will be part of your routine, enhancing your clinical skills as guided by your supervisor. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, designed around the availability of the families you serve, making this a PRN, as-needed position.

Responsibilities

• Providing in-home counseling services for at-risk youth and families.
• Managing a small caseload as assigned by a supervisor, on an as-needed basis.
• Meeting with youth and families three times weekly to address each family's needs.
• Providing after-hours support to youth and families.
• Collaborating with youth, family, teachers, and other community members to support the success of the youth.
• Utilizing a strengths-based approach in counseling and social work.
• Attending weekly meetings for professional development to enhance clinical skills.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social services field preferred; Bachelor's degree in social services field required.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position; clinical experience preferred.
• Willingness to maintain an untraditional schedule.
• Ability to attend a one-week orientation.
• Strong writing skills and experience with electronic documentation.
• Acceptable driving record with three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in counseling or social work with at-risk populations.
• Familiarity with community resources and support systems for youth and families.

Benefits

• Flexible and non-traditional schedule based on the availability of youth and families served.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.