LifeSet Specialist

About Youth Villages For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research‑based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long‑term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. Program Overview LifeSet, developed by Youth Villages, is one of the nation’s first—and now one of the largest—evidence‑based, intensive community‑based programs that acts as a bridge between foster care, juvenile justice, and mental health systems, guiding young people (ages 17 to 23) toward successful adulthood. The program offers individualized, clinically focused case management and counseling support across key areas: interpersonal connectedness/social support, housing, mental and physical health, career and employment, life skills, and education. LifeSet Specialists work directly with young adults in community settings—whether at home, school, or other convenient locations—to help them build self‑sufficiency and navigate available resources. Goals include fostering stronger family relationships, improving high school graduation rates, reducing substance use, and decreasing homelessness, incarceration, and intimate partner violence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Carry a maximum caseload of 8 to 10 young adults. Meet with each young adult at least once per week, with frequency adjusted by the clinical supervisor based on clinical need. Provide accurate and complete information to the clinical supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis. Implement suggestions of interventions provided by the supervisor and/or licensed program expert in a timely manner to be reflected in the next treatment‑plan cycle. Participate weekly in all supervision exercises to ensure appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment. Provide all therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages’ mission, values, and LifeSet Model principles. Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills. Conduct ongoing assessment of the young adult to determine their 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. Provide on‑call crisis support to the young adult (schedules vary by location). Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR). Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Information Schedule is flexible and non‑traditional, 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). Eligible degrees include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review). One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management (required). 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 weeks 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. EEO 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 our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day. #J-18808-Ljbffr