Youth & Family Specialist (FT)
Job description
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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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