As a Youth and Family Support Specialist, you will work with the families of children with severe emotional disturbance. Engaging with them in a family centered treatment plan noting their strengths, supports, and needs. You will use this plan to provide counseling, mentoring, link to other community services, and conduct ongoing assessments of progress or changes. Working independently with the clients receiving regular supportive supervision. This role participates in a rotating on-call service for foster parents, handled by phone, virtually, or in person if needed.
Perks of this role:
$45,000/year competitive salary
4 day work week with occasional weekend flexibility
Hybrid work environment
What we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field
Current or willing to become CPR and First Aid Certified within thirty (30) days of hire
Experience in working with local resources for education/vocational, recreational resources for counseling youth
Valid State Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
If relocating to Illinois – IL driver’s license MUST be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
What we offer:
Full Time Employees:
Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year*
Up to 10 Paid holidays*
Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
401K
Free licensure supervision
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance program
Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement*
Cellphone stipend*
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benefit option varies by State/County
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Pathways has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to https://www.pathways.com/working-at-pathways
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
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