Foster Care Specialist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Memphis
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewSpecialists provide services to the entire family,
rather than just the identified youth. Specialists work with the
family hands-on to build trust and align them with treatment
Specialists are responsible for a caseload of 8-10
familiesIntensive but flexible schedule. Specialists deliver
services in the family's home or wherever they need us (school,
court, etc.) and flexibly schedule sessions to meet the family's
needs; on-call rotation required.Documentation that is on-line/
web-based and available to you from homeSpecialists meet with
supervisors at least three times per week to discuss progress and
personal development. Additional InformationOur leadership is
always available for backup in difficult situations. All
specialists complete a thorough training schedule designed to
maximize clinical skill.Schedule is flexible and non-traditional;
based around the availability of youth and families served.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle
to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community Based staff
will be reimbursed for applicable mileageSalary $41000 - $48000 /
year based on education and clinical license Qualifications
RequirementsA Master's degree in a social services discipline is
requiredOne year experience counseling adolescents in a clinical
settingDegrees 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 with the Foster Care System is
preferredExcellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to
manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer
knowledgeAbility to maintain a flexible scheduleYou must have your
own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability
insuranceCovid-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.BenefitsMedical, Dental,
Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12
paid sick days per year11 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage &
Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)Tuition reimbursement and
licensure supervisionGrowth & development through continuous
trainingClinical and administrative advancement opportunitiesYouth
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 , Foster Care Specialist, Other , Memphis, Tennessee
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