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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS (Scroll down to see Youth First Social Worker job description):
- Youth First Social Workers
- Full-Time Substitute Social Worker; Seeking candidate who will perform the duties of a Youth First Social Worker who is absent for a day or longer periods of time
- Bilingual Social Worker; Seeking Spanish-speaking MSW candidate
Youth First Social Workers
Location – There are openings for a Youth First Social Worker in the following locations:
- Morgan County, IN; Seeking candidates in Martinsville & Mooresville areas
- Vanderburgh County and surrounding areas (Daviess, Gibson, Posey & Warrick counties); Seeking candidates in southern Indiana
- Currently taking applications for full-time, part-time and PRN
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake
Human Resources Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org
Purpose: The Youth First Social Worker (YFSW) works closely with the respective school environment to provide a multi-tiered system of support that aligns with best practices in public health (National Institute on Drug Abuse) utilizing universal, selective and indicated methods of prevention/early intervention in context of the Social Worker role. YFSW follow a neuroscience and trauma-informed method, building resiliency through skills, enhancing relationships with significant adults and fostering readiness for change among individuals and throughout the school culture. Emphasis is placed on specialized mentoring used to assist students in managing life stressors/challenges through evidence-based programs and practices.
Reports to: Director of Social Work/Clinical Supervisor/Assistant Clinical Supervisor
Roles & Responsibilities:
a. Provide Prevention/Mental Health Expertise at the school advocating for early intervention/prevention, utilizing Youth First philosophy and time allocation model of service
b. Provide indicated prevention/early intervention services to identified students and their families including, but not limited to:
- Assess referred students and families for service needs
- Develop and implement individual student/family service plans
- Chart student and family progress in case records
- Collect and record data for program evaluation
- Serve as a liaison between the school, family, and community resources
- Staff case needs through clinical supervision
c. Participate in student service team (RtI, Social Emotional Team, Student Assistance) at the school to identify student needs, to support a team approach to helping students and to avoid duplication of services
d. Provide Small Groups (emotion regulation, social skills, etc.)
e. Plan, coordinate, and implement evidence-based programs that are the best fit for the school environment. These programs include Reconnecting Youth©, Coping and Support Training (CAST), Botvin’s Life Skills Training, Teen Series, and WhyTry©
f. Support and/or Facilitate Youth First after school programs including Family First:Success 7-17©, and In it to Win it the Seven Habits Way
g. Provide Educational Presentations to students as a dosage of universal information
h. Plan and provide monthly universal activities in the school
i. Provide required documentation including but not limited to: monthly reports through web-based system, and monthly principal building reports
j. Work collaboratively with other Youth First Social Workers, school employed social workers, teachers, nurses, principals, counselors, psychiatrists, and other school staff to help students who have need of supportive services
k. Participate in continuing professional development, individual and group supervision
l. Provide Education/Professional Development for school personnel and parents
m. Other duties as requested
Requirements:
a. Master’s Degree in Social Work
b. Licensure in Social Work (LSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in the state of Indiana
c. Leadership in Social Work skills set
d. Ability to build and maintain trusting rapport within school environments
e. Ability to work independently, and to function effectively with multiple tasks
f. Ability to interact positively with schools, parents and students
g. Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related corporation policies and state requirements
h. Ability to organize time and workload to fulfill requirements of the job
i. Working knowledge of community resources for referrals
j. Skilled in dialogue with at-risk youth and families about change
k. Knowledge of issues surrounding youth and their families
l. Demonstrates Cultural Competency
m. Basic computer mastery skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Equal Employment Opportunity: Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Updated 6/8/22
School Mental Health Provider
Location – There are openings for a School Mental Health Provider in the following locations:
- Morgan County, IN; Seeking candidates in Martinsville & Mooresville areas
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake
Human Resources Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org
Purpose: The Youth First School Mental Health Provider works closely with the respective school environment to provide a multi-tiered system of support that aligns with best practices in public health (National Institute on Drug Abuse) utilizing universal, selective, and indicated methods of prevention/early intervention in context of the Mental Health Provider role. The Mental Health Provider will follow a neuroscience and trauma informed method, building resiliency through skills, enhancing relationships with significant adults, and fostering readiness for change among individuals and throughout the school culture. Emphasis is placed on specialized mentoring used to assist students in managing life stressors/challenges through evidence-based programs and practices.
Reports To: Director of Social Work
Roles & Responsibilities:
a. Provide Prevention/Mental Health Expertise at the school advocating for early intervention/prevention, utilizing Youth First philosophy and time allocation model of service.
b. Provide indicated prevention/early intervention services to identified students and their families including, but not limited to:
• Assess referred students and families for service needs.
• Develop and implement individual student/family service plans.
• Chart student and family progress in case records.
• Collect and record data for program evaluation.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, family, and community resources.
• Staff case needs through clinical supervision.
c. Participate in student service team (RtI, Social Emotional Team, Student Assistance) at the school to identify student needs, to support a team approach to helping students and to avoid duplication of services.
d. Provide Small Groups (emotion regulation, social skills, etc.).
e. Plan, coordinate, and implement evidence-based programs that are the best fit for the school environment. These programs include Reconnecting Youth©, Coping and Support Training (CAST), Botvin’s Life Skills Training, Teen Series, and WhyTry© f. Support and/or Facilitate Youth First after school programs including Strengthening Families 7-17©, and In it to Win it the Seven Habits Way.
f. Provide Educational Presentations to students as a dosage of Universal information.
g. Plan and provide Monthly Universal activities in the school.
h. Provide required documentation including but not limited to: monthly reports through web-based system, and monthly principal building reports.
i. Work collaboratively with other Youth First social workers, school employed social workers, teachers, nurses, principals, counselors, psychiatrists, and other school
staff to help students who have need of supportive services.
j. Participate in continuing professional development, individual and group supervision.
k. Provide Education/Professional Development for school personnel and parents.
l. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or other license in the mental health field.
• Licensure in Social Work (LSW), Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Indiana.
• Leadership in Mental Health skills set.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting rapport within school environments.
• Ability to work independently, and to function effectively with multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact positively with schools, parents, and students.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related corporation policies and state requirements.
• Ability to organize time and workload to fulfill requirements of the job.
• Working knowledge of community resources for referrals.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding youth and their families.
• Demonstrates Cultural Competency.
• Basic computer mastery skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
There are no job openings in Programs at the current time.
Updated 8/29/22
CURRENT JOB OPENING:
Regional Development Officer – Daviess/Gibson/Martin/Pike
How to apply:
Email your cover letter and resume to:
Vickey Taake
Human Resources Manager
Youth First, Inc.
vtaake@youthfirstinc.org
Purpose:
This Youth First Regional Development Officer (RDO) position is a remote role responsible for increasing the organization’s capacity to engage the community across an assigned region within Youth First’s service footprint. Currently, this position has an emphasis with services in Daviess, Gibson, Martin, and Pike counties. Aspects of the job include account/portfolio management, prospecting donors, securing supporters, developing/upgrading relationships, stewarding new donors, and providing an exceptional level of service and support to existing community partners. The Regional Development Officer works with the Development Director and the Vice President of Philanthropy as a member of the Youth First development team to create and execute a strategy that engages supporters and deepens partnerships through an array of development strategies, with a focus on prospecting and bringing new support to Youth First.
Reports To:
Development Director
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Account/Territory Management:
- With Development Director, develop and execute a strategy for securing individual, corporate, and foundation support and donations for Youth First in the assigned region.
- Plan and execute strategy to increase the following for each portfolio: financial commitment, individual and corporate involvement, and volunteer engagement.
- Provide recruitment and leadership of four (4) county advocacy councils to oversee volunteers, supporters, and advocates who will provide fundraising and awareness opportunities in Daviess, Gibson, Martin, and Pike counties.
- Identify and secure corporate sponsorships for regional fundraising events.
- Cultivation and Stewardship:
- Ensure cultivation plans are in place for all portfolios and all aspects of plans are reviewed and updated on a regular basis, as well as executed.
- Represent Youth First at community events, developing and nurturing relationships with key community leaders.
- Ensure deliverables are met for each account. May include stewardship reports, meeting updates, Salesforce entries, proposal status, etc.
- Grants, Proposals, and Donor Management:
- Identify opportunities for grant proposals, and develop, edit, and submit grants, proposals, and related reports. Work with development staff, financial staff, and leadership to create all proposal components, including value proposition for donor, narrative, impact/outcome metrics, budget, etc., in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain pipeline and donor/prospect activity in Salesforce database. This includes accurate and complete records of donor contacts and communications.
- Other Assignments:
- This position is responsible for significant revenue generation for Youth First in the assigned region. RDO will track and ensure fundraising goals are met for annual and long-term needs.
- The position requires travel within the region (75-80%) especially with regards to donor/client calls, along with travel to Youth First’s home office in Evansville as needed.
- This position serves as a member of the Development team assisting, when necessary, with other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Emphasis in Communication, Fundraising or Business is desired.
- Background in relationship management, sales, or fundraising. Experience working in the non-profit sector is a plus but not required.
- Proven experience securing grants and working with diverse philanthropic communities preferred.
- Corporate and/or individual sales experience may be substituted for fundraising experience.
- Significant expertise and established relationships with the area’s funding community highly desirable.
- Familiarity with philanthropic and community leadership is desired.
- Strong knowledge of the organization’s mission, values, programs, services and corporate culture is highly desired.
- Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Knowledge of office systems: MS-Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g. Salesforce.com).
- Team player committed to developing and working within a collaborative environment and to ensuring the highest customer service orientation.
- Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with experience presenting to varied audiences.
- Pro-active, self-starter with a can-do attitude required.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and problem-solving skills with experience marketing to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects and work effectively with community groups.
- Capacity to deal comfortably and professionally with corporate and community leaders is essential.
- Willingness to travel and work some weekend/evening hours is required.
- Requires frequent travel within the region (amount will vary depending upon size of geography of region).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Updated 1/27/23
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
There are no job openings in Operations at the current time.
Updated 6/8/22