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Career Development Program for 2018 Social Work / Psychology Graduates

Offers are made on a rolling basis until all slots have been filled.

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 20+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

 The YV 360 vision is to be the premier early career development program for emerging social services professionals.

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind experience offering clinical skills and leadership development in a nationally recognized organization? Do you have direct experience working with at-risk youth or their families? Then you’re ready for YV 360, the Youth Villages Career Development Program. 

YV 360 isn’t just another job. Sure, you’ll work alongside other experienced and new staff in our residential programs for full-time salary and benefits. But it’s really about challenging yourself. Making a change in the lives of children and families. Ultimately, it’s about helping Youth Villages change the face of the child welfare system in this country. 

YV 360 was created to give you the ultimate Youth Villages employment experience, while bridging the gap between college and career. The program is designed with three development components: Professional, Clinical, and Leadership. It’s specifically designed to help you learn your new position while maximizing your long-term career potential as a clinician and leader.

Responsibilities

Details: 10-month commitment

  • Youth Villages Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings.
  • Locations for the program include Memphis, TN OR Linden, TN.

 The Position:

  • Youth Counselors (also called Teacher Counselors) are a part of the team providing mental health services to boys between the ages of 11 and 18. Counselors in the program will be placed at one of four residential treatment programs or group homes in Memphis, TN or at our Deer Valley campus in Linden, TN.  
  • While in our Residential Treatment programs, children receive intensive counseling designed to help them learn to live successfully at home. They attend our state-approved campus schools.
  • The Counselors work with a small group of children on various life skills and training.
  • Youth Counselors wear many hats and are very flexible as well as creative.

Additional Information:

  • The TC (Teacher Counselor) schedule runs either Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat
  • Three weekdays: (M-W or W-F) 2:00pm-10:30pm
  • One weekend day: 6:30am-10:30pm
  • On a few campuses, TCs spend the night once or twice a week on the campus and have additional responsibility for waking the residents and directing them with their morning routine. This schedule also provides counselors with a three day weekend. (Please note: Counselors do not live on the campuses and are responsible for securing their own residencies.) Each campus differs on their schedule structure and rotations and can be discussed further with a specific hiring manager.

Qualifications

Must complete a BA/BS degree in the social services field between December 2017 and June 2018

Leadership experience (on-campus, past jobs, etc.)
Experience with relevant populations such as at-risk or inner-city youth, mentally or behaviorally challenged children (internships, practicum, field placements, mentoring, volunteering, etc.)
Willing to begin program in late June/early July 2018