High Fidelity Wraparound Program - Youth Support Partner

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Educate youth, families, providers and the community about the Wraparound process

Provide education and assistance in navigating the child serving systems (child welfare, education, behavioral/mental health, juvenile justice, school, primary care, etc.)

Support others working with the youth to understand youth culture

Assist the youth to understand and express their needs, goals and decisions

Role model effective behavior for the youth to show a pattern of having healthy relationships with others. Showing positive and healthy responses to stress and conflict, and demonstrating positive social skills are other indications of role modeling.

Help the youth learn self-advocacy skills to articulate his/her talents and strengths, get involved in positive activities where they can succeed, and consider the pros and cons and the reasons for their actions.

Promote and strengthen healthy relationships that will help support and develop the youth's social skills and a social environment

Schedule at least one face-to-face meeting with family prior to the first Wraparound Child & Family Team meeting to aid the youth and parent(s)/guardian(s) in preparing for the first Wraparound Child & Family Team meeting

Attend appropriate meetings as requested by the youth and parent(s)/guardian(s)

Complete all required reports and other paperwork as directed

Report Right Away to the proper state/legal authorities-this is any situation you observe that is dangerous to yourself or others. Follow agency's reporting policy for situations of child abuse/neglect as well as situations that are dangerous to self of others.

Work in collaboration with Wraparound Coach/Supervisor and Wraparound Facilitator to strengthen Wraparound Team rapport and overcome challenges

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.

Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

Life experiences as a beneficiary of mental health or substance abuse services; AND

Bachelor's degree in a human services field from a college or university; OR

Associate's degree in a human service field from an accredited school and one (1) year of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth

Committed to forming relationships with the youth or young adults they work with the capability of being patient, culturally aware and respectful

Experience in navigating any of the child and family serving systems and sharing these skills

Will complete NC Youth Move Leadership Series and the National Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Support Curriculum in their first year of employment

Will complete the Vroon VDB Coaching and Training credentialing

Participate in, and successfully complete, all required training

A knowledge of community resources; preferably experience with local resources

Possess a current, valid driver's license and automobile with proof of auto insurance

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

401(k)

2 weeks paid vacation

12 paid sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Growth & development through continuous training

Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

Company Description:

In more than 30 years, Youth Villages has built a reputation as a leader in children’s behavioral health. Our approach to helping children and families find lasting success centers on intensive work with children and families, measuring outcomes, keeping children in the community whenever safely possible and providing accountability to families and funders. We help more than 25,000 of America’s most vulnerable children and families each year. Youth Villages has been recognized by Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report, and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.