Job Purpose/Summary

The Therapist I – In-Home provides home and community-based services to youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, art therapy, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, education, rehabilitation, pre-med, theology, anthropology, general human services, or a related field.

Experience: Experience working with children and/or adolescents preferred.

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:  

• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance
• Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License
• Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
• Commitment to supporting the Quality Whole Person Care® service philosophy and work-place culture.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts initial intake.
• Assesses child and family strengths, needs, and risks.
• Demonstrates understanding of child/adolescent development and family functioning.
• Identifies and understands environmental stressors.
• Aids youth and families in identifying their strengths and coping mechanisms, as well as works with families to resolve family issues.
• Utilizes assessment and referral information to develop an individualized service plan (ISP) for the youth and family (if the family is participating in services).
• Develops and utilizes interventions that target the goals of the ISP.
• Communicates frequently with Juvenile Court, Children and Youth Services staff, mental health professionals, school officials, and other cooperating agencies to secure additional support services for consumers and report on progress in services.
• Attends court hearings, case conferences, and other meetings with youth and families at support service agencies as directed/required.
• Maintains documentation for involvement with and contacts made for consumers. Adheres to documentation requirements established by internal policies and procedures, state/county guidelines, Council on Accreditation (COA) requirements, and other applicable guidelines.
• Maintains a ratio of direct/indirect billable hours as determined by the program.

Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services’ service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues.  WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture.

WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

$2,500 HIRING BONUS paid in installments: $1,250 at 6 months and $1,250 at 1 year!!

Education: Bachelor's

Experience: Experience working with children and/or adolescents preferred

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Wilkinsburg, PA

Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits:
ALL EMPLOYEES:
Tuition discounts - up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges
Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility
Employee Assistance Program
Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply)
WFS Wellness Center
myStrength
Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
10 paid holidays + paid Celebration Day
15 paid time off days 1st year, 20 paid time off days 2nd year, continues to increase
Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of up to $2,000 per semester or course ($6,000 per fiscal year maximum reimbursement)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of work)
Two weeks paid parental leave
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance