Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Hourly Rate: $23.00 Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week. Summary of the Position: Family Support Specialist is to deliver quality community-based services while utilizing Youth Advocate Programs mission and core principals. This professional will be available to provide services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as part of an adjusted time schedule. Each specialist is required to work a minimum 15-20 hour work week with a majority of these hours being billable or face-to-face intervention. The number of weekly hours of face-to-face intervention assigned to each family will be determined by case complexity and individual needs. It is anticipated a family referred to the program will receive approximately 2-5 hours of face-to-face intervention weekly. Develop individualized service plans incorporating the identified goals provided in the initial referral. Assist with the innovative coordination and implementation of community based services while working closely with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, schools and community resources. Provide counseling, support, advocacy and service coordination with families working both individually and as part of a team. Report special, unusual or critical incident reports, update Director and CYF caseworker on all client activities and situations. Provide consultation to families and involved professionals. Assist with monthly meetings for all clients and teams. Complete typed and written assessments, closings/aftercare plans and daily progress notes in additional to weekly billing documents. Flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, paid supervision, and training with activity reimbursement. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health related fields such as psychology, social work, or related discipline preferred, not required. One to two years related experience in community-based family work and a knowledge of the local community resources. Proficiency in using data collection tools and software applications. Knowledge of using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus. Proficient using Microsoft Office (O365) Suite Strong organizational and communication skills Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage. Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus Benefits Available: Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision UNUM Supplemental Benefits 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Direct Deposit Weekly Pay * Flexible Schedule Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. #pajobs
YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.
Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems.
We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.