LifeSet Specialist
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: May 6, 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 mileageSalary $46000 - $53000 / year
based on education and clinical license Qualifications
RequirementsA Master's degree in a social services discipline is
preferredA Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is
requiredDegrees 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. One year of related experience in counseling and/or
case management is requiredStrong 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 scheduleBenefitsMedical,
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, Louisville , LifeSet Specialist, Other , Bowling Green, Kentucky
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