What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Community Specialist position at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.?
Status: Part-Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non- Exempt
Summary of the Position: The IIC is responsible for: the provision of face-to-face clinical behavioral stabilization and support interventions, supportive behavioral counseling, psycho-educational services, skills training, and therapeutic services designed to assist children, youth and/or their families to strengthen and develop the adaptive and coping skills they need to restore or maintain the child or youth’s capacity to function in the community.
Qualifications/Requirements: Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or other related discipline.
- Minimum of LSW or LAC with (1) one year of relevant experience providing therapeutic services in a comparable in-community environment.
- Therapist with specialties (trauma therapy, play therapy, art therapy, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of using telehealth platforms
- Bi-Lingual is a plus.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance coverage
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
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.
