Youth & Family Specialist (FT)

Full Time
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Posted
Job description
**Position is Available at Phoenix, West Valley, and Gilbert Locations.**

Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.
We at JFCS are consistent advocates for work-life balance and the camaraderie found among our teams is the kind that builds long-lasting bonds. Our workplace culture of kindness and tolerance is unmatched, with leaders who attach high regard to your professional growth and eagerly uphold JFCS’s long-standing tradition of promoting from within.
Our supervisors want to prepare you for the next level, offering frequent opportunities for one-on-one mentoring and professional guidance. More specified career instruction, such as clinical supervision and internship opportunities, are also readily available.
Youth & Family Specialist:
The Youth & Family Specialist provides comprehensive support to children and their families through in-home and community-based interventions and education to address the client’s therapeutic goals. This may include parent education and skills training, behavior management training - including continued implementation of behavior-coaching plans - behavioral observations in various settings, consultations with school personnel, living skills training, and social skills training.

Duties include:
  • Facilitates Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and provides home or community-based therapeutic and supportive services in accordance with agency procedures.
  • Assists children and families in obtaining community support, identifying resources, and resolving barriers.
  • Supports the most appropriate and least restrictive levels of care.
  • Works collaboratively with the Child & Family Team (CFT), medical, treatment, and management staff in implementing agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
Must meet one of the following education/experience requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED required and four (4) years of Behavioral Health experience
  • A.A. Degree and two (2) years of Behavioral Health experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field.
Additional Qualifications:
  • Ability to adjust to changing and shifting priorities and duties for the benefit of the program.
  • Ability to work a 40-hour flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
  • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to engage and work with diverse cultural groups.
  • Bilingual, Bicultural are a plus.
  • Behavioral health experience; Inpatient/Residential experience; or Group Home/DDD/CPS in-home work experience preferred.

**Apply at our Careers Board at www.jfcsaz.org/careers/job-opportunities/ or at Indeed.com.**

Benefits of Working with JFCS:
  • Employee Referral Bonuses with a potential total of $1,500 for both the new hire and the referring employee.
  • Productivity incentives that supplement regular salary.
  • Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
  • We offer FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household, regardless of relationship.
  • Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match.
  • We offer tuition and clinical license reimbursement.
  • Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Generous paid time off / sick time allocations.
  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, & dental. Plan choices include PPO, HAS, FSA. Optional STD, LTD, AD&D Life Insurance, as well as Pet Insurance.
  • Wellness Coaching.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.



About Jewish Family & Children's Services:

Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) is an organization with a long-term presence of providing behavioral health and integrated health services to children, families, adults, and seniors in the Valley. Our client service population is currently approaching 50,000 annually and our employees are those who want to make a difference in the lives of those seeking help in various ways. JFCS provides case management, behavior support, therapy, medication management, Primary Care, and much more.

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