What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth & Family Specialist (West Valley) position at Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona?
Overview
The services provided in this role may include parent education, living skills training, behavior management training, the implementation of behavior-coaching plans, behavioral observations in various settings, consultations with school personnel, and social skills training.
Responsibilities
- West Valley Behavioral Health Center
The services provided in this role may include parent education, living skills training, behavior management training, the implementation of behavior-coaching plans, behavioral observations in various settings, consultations with school personnel, and social skills training.
Responsibilities
- Provides home- or community-based therapeutic and supportive services for children with serious behavioral-health concerns and their families.
- Assists children and families in obtaining community support, identifying resources, and resolving barriers to overall life success.
- Serves as active participator in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and completes all related documentation in a timely manner.
- Performs necessary tasks to help families understand the CFT process and remain involved in decision-making.
- Supports the most appropriate and least restrictive levels of care for involved youth.
- Works collaboratively with medical, treatment, and management staff to ensure best practices of care for children receiving services.
- Bachelor's Degree in a human services field preferred; a combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
- Experience working with youth in a behavioral-health setting.
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Acceptable Driving Record
- Ability to engage and work with diverse cultural groups.
- Bilingual, Bicultural a plus.
- Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
- Potential Productivity Incentives that can add significantly to base salary.
- Lucrative Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
- FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household, regardless of relationship. This includes virtual doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations, free prescriptions, and telehealth.
- Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
- Tuition, certification, and license reimbursement.
- Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
- Wellness Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.
