YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
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Mobile, Alabama
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The specialist identifies and engages biological and kinship families to create support systems for youth in foster care. They collaborate with community stakeholders and social service agencies to ensure safe living arrangements and prevent re-entry into the system.
A Bachelor's degree in a social services field is required, with a Master's degree preferred. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and proof of auto insurance.
The Family Search and Engagement Specialist: Conducts viable family searches and administers family assessments Contacts any biological relatives or other adult kinship or fictive kin Meets with case workers to gather verbal and written information about youth and families Contacts previous or current mental health and/or physical health providers to gather pertinent information about the youth and family that is vital to comprehensive care Contacts previous or current educational institutions Meets regularly with agency leadership Effectively manages and navigates family search engines Implements indicated assessment tools Builds positive relationships with key community stakeholders by pursuing case referrals through family finding work Establishes relationships with key community providers including psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health centers, school groups, community groups, juvenile court personnel, human services workers, and social workers Responds to customer service needs and monitors customer satisfaction Maintains ongoing contact with key referral sources Completes 3-month post discharge calls to families to assess the youth’s stability in the community Performs other duties as assigned
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.
Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred) Bachelor's degree in social services field (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) 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.
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