What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth & Family Specialist (West Valley) position at Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona?
Overview
West Valley Behavioral Health Center
Youth & Family Specialist : The Youth & Family Specialist (YFS) provides comprehensive support to children and their families through in-home and community-based interventions, while also providing education to address the client’s therapeutic goals.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits of Working with JFCS :
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.
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