What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permanency Specialist/Counselor position at Mount Prospect Academy?
NH Community Based Services
Cheshire County area
Are you looking to work with youth and families while also having work-life balance? Are you an effective communicator and can work independently?
Mount Prospect Academy has been providing services to youth and families for over 50 years. With 45 locations and the broadest umbrella of services offered in the area, we lead the human services field in New England. MPA’s rapid and sustained growth in the area shows a commitment not only to those we serve, but also to our community. Mount Prospect Academy is proud to be CARF accredited for Intensive Family-Based Services.
Who we serve
Mount Prospect Academy’s community-based offices provide intensive services to at risk youth and their families in the community. Within the service model, the MPA team is able to work closely with families in their own environment, creating the best possibility for lasting impact. The MPA team is skilled in providing trauma-sensitive treatment and maintains a trauma-informed approach within all operations.
Office culture and values
Supportive work environment and open-door policy
Encouragement to pursue passions and collaborate closely with other team members
An emphasis on the importance of professional development; internal and external training opportunities are provided and encouraged
Encouragement of creative engagement approaches
Commitment to the well-being of its employees and self-care as an integral part of the culture
Job Description
The role of the Permanency Specialist (PS) is to assist clients in strengthening and establishing lifelong connections that will facilitate success throughout their lives. The PS establishes clear treatment goals and clinically appropriate recommendations for treatment and interventions. Working as a team to ensure interactions are goal oriented and clinically apocopate. The PS will perform some or all of the following services: provide clinical support for individuals and their families to overcome obstacles, identify strengths and develop support networks that will help them overcome barriers; provide education and guidance to assist in developing structure, routines, effective parenting skills, and positive communication. We are looking for a champion in the Keene area! Someone that can work independently, build rapport with referral sources and grow the area.
Benefits Of This Position
Requirements
Cheshire County area
Are you looking to work with youth and families while also having work-life balance? Are you an effective communicator and can work independently?
Mount Prospect Academy has been providing services to youth and families for over 50 years. With 45 locations and the broadest umbrella of services offered in the area, we lead the human services field in New England. MPA’s rapid and sustained growth in the area shows a commitment not only to those we serve, but also to our community. Mount Prospect Academy is proud to be CARF accredited for Intensive Family-Based Services.
Who we serve
Mount Prospect Academy’s community-based offices provide intensive services to at risk youth and their families in the community. Within the service model, the MPA team is able to work closely with families in their own environment, creating the best possibility for lasting impact. The MPA team is skilled in providing trauma-sensitive treatment and maintains a trauma-informed approach within all operations.
Office culture and values
Supportive work environment and open-door policy
Encouragement to pursue passions and collaborate closely with other team members
An emphasis on the importance of professional development; internal and external training opportunities are provided and encouraged
Encouragement of creative engagement approaches
Commitment to the well-being of its employees and self-care as an integral part of the culture
Job Description
The role of the Permanency Specialist (PS) is to assist clients in strengthening and establishing lifelong connections that will facilitate success throughout their lives. The PS establishes clear treatment goals and clinically appropriate recommendations for treatment and interventions. Working as a team to ensure interactions are goal oriented and clinically apocopate. The PS will perform some or all of the following services: provide clinical support for individuals and their families to overcome obstacles, identify strengths and develop support networks that will help them overcome barriers; provide education and guidance to assist in developing structure, routines, effective parenting skills, and positive communication. We are looking for a champion in the Keene area! Someone that can work independently, build rapport with referral sources and grow the area.
Benefits Of This Position
- Pay range is $48,000-$60,000 (depends on degree, license eligibility, current state license etc).
- Weekly one-hour clinical supervision; licensure supervision is available for qualifying clinicians
- Team meetings provide a space for additional case conceptualization and team communication
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding company
- Develop expertise
- Flexible schedules
- Mileage reimbursement
- Casual to business casual attire
- Annual evaluations with merit-based raises
- Technology provided includes smart phones, laptops and hot spot access
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in social work, clinical mental health counseling etc.
- License eligible preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in human services or a related field, including direct experience working with children and families
- Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System valued
- Valid driver's license with insured transportation
- Position requires background and driving record check before starting.
Salary : $48,000 - $60,000