Family Preservation Specialist

Status: Full Time Salaried                                                 FLSA Classification: Exempt      

Summary of Position: The Family Preservation Specialist is responsible for providing intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families  with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement and in need of intensive services to support reunification using the New Jersey Family Preservation Services (FPS) Program Model. The NJ FPS model is designed to keep children safe, strengthen families, prevent out-of-home placement, and safely reunify children and their family. Family Preservation Specialists carry a caseload of no more than two (2) families at any given time, except during the last week prior to discharging one family, when staff may carry a third (3) case.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or a related field. 


• At least 1 or more years of experience in providing services to families in crisis.


• Licensure (e.g., LSW, LPC) is preferred.


• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills


• Familiarity with community resources


• Proficient in Office 365; knowledge of an electronic health record (EHR) system is preferred.


• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance required


• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription


• Dental


• Vision


• Short Term Disability


• UNUM Supplemental Benefits


• Pet Insurance


• Paid time off


• Holiday Pay


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Weekly Pay


• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.