p>Qualifications: • Masters degree in a social services discipline (preferred) • Bachelors degree in a social services discipline (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 (others subject to review) • Experience working with youth or families in need of crisis intervention (preferred) • Clinical experience (preferred) • 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Thrive Family Specialist:
• Carries a caseload of 8 to 12 families • Works with youth and families that have been (or are at risk of being) involved in the juvenile justice system • Holds family sessions with each family once a week (scheduled at the convenience of the family) • Provides treatment in each familys homes which may be located in an array of settings and communities • Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location) • Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills • Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR) • Performs other duties as assigned.