PRN Community Based Counselor
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Dyersburg
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Who is Youth Villages?Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization
striving to help troubled youth and families live successfully. We
are a team of 2,900 individuals whove come together across 12
states to change the landscape of child welfare and juvenile
justice across the country. Our work involves providing an array of
counseling and treatment services to youth with severe emotional
and behavioral problems.Eighty-four percent of those who go through
treatment are succeeding two years after leaving our program. These
youth are living at home, remaining in school, and are not
experiencing trouble with the law.We believe strongly in investing
in and supporting our employees. We offer candidates opportunities
to develop a career and be part of a positive change in our
countrys treatment of at-risk youth and families.
Responsibilities:
Can I see myself here?We have found our staff succeeds at Youth
Villages when they:Are passionate about social services and
dedicated to helping at-risk youth and familiesValue feedback and
accountability Value the collaboration that comes from working on a
team and thrive working on their ownEnjoy variety in their schedule
and not sitting behind a desk all dayAre results and detailed
orientedHave a sense of humor and find creative ways to implement
ideas Value a strength-based treatment approach Can change
priorities quickly Are looking for more than just a jobHow will I
make a difference?Providing in-home counseling services for at-risk
youth and families through various Youth Villages programs on an
as-needed basisManaging a small case load as assigned by a
supervisor, on an as needed basisMeeting with youth and families to
address each familys needs,on an as needed basisProviding after
hours support to youth and families,on an as needed
basisCollaborating with youth, family, teachers, and other
community members working towards the success of the youth; that
could be attending court or meeting with teachers; it depends on
what your families needs are in any given weekProviding a
strengths-based approach utilizing counseling and social work
skills Attend weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical
consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical
skills as established by supervisorAdditional InformationSchedule
is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of
youth and families served. This is a PRN, as-needed
position.Applicants must have a valid drivers license, a personal
vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community
Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage
Qualifications:
How can I be considered for the position?You can be considered for
this position if you meet the following qualifications:Masters
degree in social services field is preferred, Bachelor's degree in
social services field is 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. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to
determine if they meet the qualifications.Experience working with
at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid
position; clinical experience is preferredWillingness/desire to
maintain an untraditional scheduleMust be able to attend a one-week
orientationStrong writing skills and experience with electronic
documentation Acceptable driving record- Two or fewer moving
violations within the past 36 monthsCovid-19 Vaccine RequirementAs
of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19
vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical
or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure
the safety of all employees and youth and families served.Whats
next?Are you ready to make difference? Apply now!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.
Keywords: Youth Villages, Memphis , PRN Community Based Counselor, Other , Dyersburg, Tennessee
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