Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position:
Provide direct therapy and counseling: Engage participants and families to offer personalized support and guidance. Develop and implement treatment plans: Create and execute tailored treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual and family.
Champion YAPs Philosophy, Mission, and Core Principles.
Embrace and advocate for Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.s mission, philosophy, and core principles in all aspects of your work. Services are provided in home, community, and school settings. Opportunity for Licensed Supervision may be available.
Availability:
Flexible hours; up to 40 hours per week. Position offers competitive weekly pay and activity reimbursements.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field. Strong clinical skills and training or course work in Behavioral Modification with one year of experience. License needed (LSW, LCSW, LPS, or LBSC) to work with children on the Autism Spectrum. (Licensed compensated at a higher rate) Experience in providing therapeutic services to youth and families. Experience working with at-risk youth and families. Strong communication and organization skills. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.
Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
Benefits Available:
Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision UNUM Supplemental Benefits 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Direct Deposit Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability 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.
YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.
Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems.
We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.