Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages

Family Intervention Specialist working with at-risk youth and families in home settings. Providing intensive, strength-based support and collaborating with other service providers and courts.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeTupelo • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families
Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families
Conducts on-going assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective
Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills
Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required)
Collaborates with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan
Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required)
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred)
Clinical experience (preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
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

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Soft Skills

Excellent Written SkillsExcellent Verbal SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesFlexible Schedule