Wilmington, North CarolinaJacksonville, North Carolina
Quick overview
The Placement Specialist manages referral and placement activities, serving as the primary liaison between funding sources and the organization. They are responsible for assessing referrals, arranging admissions, and performing administrative duties to place children in appropriate programs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a clinical degree (Bachelor's or Master's) with corresponding clinical experience or a valid North Carolina clinical license. Experience working with at-risk youth and clinical case management is required.
For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.
As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C.
Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems.
At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.
We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.
For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
The Placement Specialist: Manages referral and placement activities Arranges admissions and meets parents/guardians as needed Performs clerical, typing, and administrative duties required in support of placing the child in the appropriate program Serves as primary liaison to assigned funding source/referral agent Works with Placement Manager on special studies or projects Completes daily/monthly reports as requested Assists with on-call intake responsibilities Processes referral calls and compiles packets in a specified time frame Assesses referrals for appropriateness Maintains an active referral list and a waiting list Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Information
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.
Salary
$56,000 - $61,000 based on education and license
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision 401 (k) 2 weeks paid vacation 12 paid sick days per year 11 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Licensure supervision Growth & development through continuous training
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401(k)
Paid Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Training
Mileage Reimbursement
Prescription Drug Coverage
Paid Sick Days
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Licensure Supervision
Clinical and Administrative Advancement Opportunities
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
Qualifications: It is Youth Villages’ policy to hire candidates that meet one of the following levels of education and experience:
Bachelor’s
Degree
Applicant
Qualifications: Must possess degree at time of application. Degree must be in a clinical field of study. Must have two years of full-time clinical experience (4,000 hours) with designated population.
Master’s
Degree
Applicant
Qualifications: Must possess degree at time of application. Degree must be in a clinical field of study. Must have one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with designated population.
Clinical
Licensed
Applicant
Qualifications:
Must hold one of the following licenses in the state of
North
Carolina: LCMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A, or LCAS-A.
All
Applicants
Must
Have: Experience with at-risk youth (which may include one or more of the following behaviors: truancy, alcohol/substance abuse, homicidal/suicidal ideations, problem sexual behavior, verbal/physical aggression, runaway, antisocial behaviors, etc.) Experience with clinical case management or practice of therapeutic interventions 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 Youth Villages Benefits
Medical,
Dental,
Prescription
Drug
Coverage and
Vision 401(k)
Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time) 12 paid sick days per year 11 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable) Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision Growth & development through continuous training Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees. Youth 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. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Youth Villages® is a national leader in mental and behavioral health committed to finding the most effective solutions to help children, families and young adults overcome obstacles and live successfully. Working through direct services, partnerships with innovative public agencies and advocacy, we collaborate to bring positive change to child welfare, children’s mental health and justice systems. Our 4,500 employees serve more than 43,000 children and young adults in more than 100 locations in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.
