Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Support Worker

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Support Worker weve been searching for In this position you will be conveying your passion for helping others as part of a small dedicated team (inclusive of a FIT Clinician and a Family Partner) working with youth and families!

Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) is a new service within JRIs Community Service Agencies that provides a combination of medically necessary intensive family therapy robust care coordination and Family Partner engagement for eligible youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and their families. You will focus on improving the youths mental health concerns while strengthening the family structure and support. Our staff provide the FIT service in home and community settings and facilitate a consistent strength-based therapeutic relationship with the families we serve.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $22 to $26 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience education licensure certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI provides the training so that:

• You will be able to provide a variety of community-based services to children adolescents and their families. These services include Skill coaching Job Coaching Life Skills training activity planning community exploration & integration behavior management assessment treatment panning services crisis management and case management services.
• You will maintain positive relationships with outside agencies families and other involved parties.
• You will serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting youth within the community.
• You will support the clinical care of youth and their families in a home and community-based setting allowing youth to become their best selves within the structure of their home communities and to improve families ability to effectively promote youths healthy functioning within their families.

Why JRI

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect collaboration and opportunity where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC LCSW LICSW RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups self-care resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
• We also provide work life balance and flexibility to ensure your life is as active as your career!

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelors degree in a human service field from an accredited university with one (1) year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs
• Experience working with children is required. Candidates who have experience working with community mental health are preferred.
• Able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of emotionally fragile mentally ill youth and their families; understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population.
• Maintains a valid drivers license as transporting youth is required.
• Background checks and driving checks will be performed.

At JRI we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect collaboration and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each persons contributions we create an environment where people can grow develop their skills and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.