What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Intervention Specialist position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position: Early Intervention Specialist will be a primary service provider and will meet all the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs requirements for the Counselor position. This individual will help to provide evidence-based services to young people for them to recognize the harmful consequences of high-risk substance use and/or addiction. The Early Intervention Specialist must develop community wide response to growing substance use issues among young people and their families. Also, the Early Intervention Specialist must provide young people at high risk of addiction with protective factors, which will help them to make positive decisions concerning substance use.
Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education, psychology , social work, or related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- One (1) year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health and human services agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If experience was not in place with drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
- Experience working with young children, children with developmental disabilities or experience working with youth with drug or alcohol dependency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with families and professionals.
- Familiarity with assessment tools and techniques used in early intervention.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
Bi-Lingual/Spanish is preferred but not required.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- State Sick Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance 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.
