Family Intervention Specialist

Program Overview Intercept® is an evidence‑based intensive, in‑home program that focuses on keeping families together by preventing out‑of‑home placements or facilitating reunification after such placements, including foster care, residential treatment facilities, hospitalization, or juvenile detention centers. It is one of the first programs to receive the well‑supported designation from the TitleIV‑E Prevention Services Clearinghouse and has been shown to reduce out‑of‑home placements and accelerate permanency for children facing serious emotional or behavioral challenges or trauma. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families Conducts ongoing assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength‑focused, solution‑based perspective Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required) Collaborates with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan Provides on‑call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location) Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR) Performs other duties as assigned Additional Information Schedule is flexible and non‑traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community‑based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage. Salary $80,000 - $93,000 per year based on education and clinical license. Qualifications Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred) Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline (required) Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review) Experience working with at‑risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred) Clinical experience (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 Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision 401(k) Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full‑time) / 1 week paid vacation (part‑time) 12 paid sick days per year 11 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable) Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision Growth & development through continuous training Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in its work with children and young adults. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day. #J-18808-Ljbffr youthvillages.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com - Jobboard