Family Preservation Specialist

Summary of Position: The Family Preservation Specialist is responsible for providing intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement and in need of intensive services to support reunification using the New Jersey Family Preservation Services (FPS) Program Model. The NJ FPS model is designed to keep children safe, strengthen families, prevent out-of-home placement, and safely reunify children and their family. Family Preservation Specialists carry a caseload of no more than two (2) families at any given time, except during the last week prior to discharging one family, when staff may carry a third (3) case. Qualifications/Requirements: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or counseling. or Bachelor's degree with at least 1.5 years of experience providing services to families in crisis Experience working at-risk youth and families Understanding of the NJ Family Preservation Services Program Model is a plus. Be available for crisis needs Strong Communication Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using database and/or Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. Position requires reliable transportation, driver's license, and current auto insurance. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. Benefits Available: Medical/Prescription Vision Short Term Disability UNUM Supplemental Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid time off Holiday Pay Pet Insurance 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Weekly Competitive Pay Direct Deposit Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Travel Required Yes . Travel throughout Hudson County to homes and in the community. Qualifications Skills Preferred Some Knowledge Strong Communication Skills Novice Basic Computer Skills Some Knowledge Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Education Preferred Masters or better in Social Work or related field. Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.