Family Intervention Specialist
Required skills
- children and families
- at-risk youth
- community work
- Microsoft Office Suite
- home visits
- reliable transportation
- driver's license
- automobile insurance
- travel
Nice to have
- Master’s Degree
Role summary
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a full-time Family Intervention Specialist in Arkansas to provide direct services guided by program requirements and Individualized Service Plans. The role adheres to the YAP wraparound advocacy model, integrating interventions for children and families, and maintaining fidelity to the model and selected interventions. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of experience working with children and families are required, with a Master's degree preferred. Experience in community work, with at-risk youth, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also necessary. The position requires reliable transportation and involves travel for home visits.
Positions Available Throughout Multiple Counties of Arkansas
Status: Full-Time Salary
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Salary: $47,925
Summary of the Position: The Family Intervention Specialist is responsible for providing direct services as guided by program requirements and an Individualized Service Plan developed with each child and family.
The Family Intervention Specialist will adhere to the YAP wraparound advocacy model of service with the integration of interventions deemed appropriate by the Individualized Service Plan and maintain fidelity to both YAP’s model and the interventions selected for each family.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Master’s Degree is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field and at least one (1) year experience working with children and families.
- Prior experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Experience working with at-risk youth
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems knowledge is a plus.
- CPR/First Aid Certification is a plus
- Must be comfortable with home visits and have reliable transportation.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
- Travel is required.
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
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.
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