LifeSet Specialist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Louisville
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
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OverviewYouth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption
and 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 30+
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. Responsibilities
Program OverviewOur Lifeset Specialists provide their 17-21 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.Position Overview
- Carry a maximum caseload of 8-10 young adults
- Meet with the young adult a minimum of one time per week,
increasing and decreasing as directed by the Clinical Supervisor on
the basis of clinical need.
- Provide on call crisis support to the client 24 hours a day 7
days a week (alternating on-call duties).
- Provide accurate and complete information to Clinical
Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis
situation.
- Implement suggestions of interventions provided by supervisor
and/or consultant in a timely manner to be reflected in the next
treatment plan cycle.
- Participate weekly in all supervision exercises to ensure the
appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment.
- Provide all therapeutic services in accordance with Youth
Villages' Mission and Values and LifeSet Model Principles.
- Conduct on-going assessment of the young adult's needs from a
strength focused, solution-based perspective.
- Engage and align with the young adult and their support system
to elicit full participation in treatment.Additional
InformationSchedule 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 mileage This position would temporarily
work out of the Jeffersonville, IN office Salary $46000 - $53000 /
year based on education and clinical license Qualifications
RequirementsA Bachelor's or Master's degree in a social services
discipline is required. Degrees that can be considered include:
social work, counseling, 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.One year of related
experience in counseling and/or case management is preferredStrong
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 scheduleExperience growth and development through our
continuous training as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement
or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and
administratively with Youth Villages.BenefitsMedical, Dental,
Prescription Drug Coverage and VisionRetirement Savings Pension
Plan401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid
holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone ReimbursementYouth
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, Louisville , LifeSet Specialist, Other , Louisville, Kentucky
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