Family Specialist

Youth Villages

Thrive Family Specialist with Youth Villages providing in-home preventive services to youth and families involved with DCYF. Engaging with caregivers and providing trauma-informed care to build resiliency.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeManchester • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crisis intervention and family support, with a strong focus on providing treatment in diverse community settings. Proficient in documentation and maintaining flexible schedules to accommodate family needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Crisis Intervention ExperienceFamily Support ServicesElectronic Medical Record (EMR) DocumentationOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionFamily TherapyClinical ExperienceDocumentation SkillsSocial Services Knowledge

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Industry Keywords

Youth ServicesFamily ServicesDCYFCrisis SupportSocial Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carries a caseload of 8 to 12 families
Works with youth and families that have been involved with DCYF
Holds family sessions with each family once a week (scheduled at the convenience of the family)
Provides treatment in each family's homes which may be located in an array of settings and communities
Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)
Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills
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 youth or families in need of crisis intervention (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