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.
Youth & Family Specialist - Phoenix Center:
The Youth & Family Specialist (YFS) maintains ongoing care-coordination services for children and families in need.
The YFS 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, the 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 a plus.
Behavioral health experience; Inpatient/Residential experience; or Group Home/DDD/CPS in-home work experience preferred.
Benefits of Working with JFCS:
Employee Referral Bonuses with a potential total of $1,500 for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
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.