Anaya Family Intervention Specialist

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Company OverviewYouth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 20+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.  If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization. Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families. Our Transitional Living Specialists provide their 18-22 year old clients with the knowledge to utilize all available community resources.These counselors are able to help clients become self sufficient by assisting them in locating and learning how to use community resources such as housing, employment and education. Carry small caseload of 4-6 families (Intercept) Handle a caseload of 12-15 18-22 year old clients (Intercept) Create individual service plans with each client based on their goals in order to transition into adulthood. Hold family sessions with each case up to 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 Schedule is non-traditional, but flexible and based around clients' availability. Since counselors are heavily involved with each family, long hours can be required. You must have your own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance. Counselors are reimbursed for mileage.