To be consider for a position with Youth Empowerment Services, please email a copy of your resume to recruiter@yes4youth.org or fax 804-230-4766 along with your salary requirements and the position you are applying for.  All resumes will be considered in the order in which they are received.  Please no phone calls Thank you for your continued interested in YES.

 

Position: Mental Health Technician                                     Number of Openings: 2
Department: Crisis Receiving Center                                    Location:  Richmond

Hours: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am (Rotating schedule) 

 

Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients. Responsible for the overall guidance, direction, and supervision of clients. The ideal candidate will perform routine duties in the care, education, and treatment of clients including: overseeing physical care, development of acceptable habits and attitudes, management of client behavior and assisting them in reaching their goals and objectives of their treatment plan.

 

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in an adolescent mental health facility is required. Work hours are on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule from 6pm to 6am.

 

 

Position: Intensive In-Home Counselor              Number of Openings: 5 
Department: Life Coach                                         LocationPetersburg

 

Hours: Flexible (days, evenings and weekends) Full-time

 

The ideal candidate will provide in-home counseling services including case management, individual counseling, group counseling, family counseling, substance abuse, crisis evaluations, assessments, interviews clients to obtain pertinent information including psychiatric, social, educational, and vocational history; makes field visits to evaluate clients to determine needs for services; assists clients in obtaining suitable services; cooperates with other agencies and professionals to coordinate services for mutual clientele. Participate in interdisciplinary team reviews for collaborative assessment and treatment planning to ensure quality care; conducts social, recreational, or occupational skill development in accordance with the treatment plan; observes, reports and documents to licensed staff observations of client’s behaviors; confers with licensed staff regarding needed services and referrals to other community agencies. Monitor and maintain all program communication and client documentation, i.e., client record, log entries, incident reports, phone/written communication to supervisor, families and to external bodies, as appropriate. Provide documentation on client activity according to established departmental guidelines under supervision of licensed professional staff.

 

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field or a related field of study, and at least one year of experience in a social work or human services organization.  An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field or a related field of study, and at least two years of experience in a social work or human services organization. The ideal candidate must meet all state requirements regarding criminal record history, central registry search and possess a valid Virginia Driver’s license and a good driving record.