Family Intervention Specialist

At Youth Villages, we fiercely believe that building strong families is the answer. Our counselors are a force for families, providing Evidentiary Family Restoration® for kids and parents alike. We do this with one goal in mind: to ensure that each child has a functioning family and a safe, permanent home. Because stronger families result in safer neighborhoods and better communities for everyone.

Position Overview - Carry small caseload of 4-6 families - Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the convenience of the families - 3 supervision meetings a week - Web-based documentation (voice recognition technology in most locations) - Provide on-call availability to families during the week, one weekend each month - Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home - Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities

Requirements - A Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred - A Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline 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 in a clinical counseling or case management setting - 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 - Counselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance.