Family Intervention Specialist

University of Missouri-Columbia
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, Columbia
801 Conley Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 11, 2025
Hiring Department Missouri Prevention Science Institute Family Intervention Specialist We are searching for two individuals to fill twelve-month Family Intervention Specialist positions with the Family Access Center for Excellence (FACE) of Boone County, Missouri. FACE has school-based services funded by the Boone County Children Services Fund. We are looking for individuals who want to work in schools doing therapeutic case management with youth and families. FACE is affiliated with the University of Missouri's Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology, the Missouri Prevention Science Institute, the Department of Psychological Sciences, and the School of Social Work. FACE is an innovative approach to coordinating and improving the mental health, well-being, and safety of children and families in Boone County, MO in a manner that is transparent and promotes client/family direct involvement and choice in the development and implementation of treatment plans. Job Description Family Intervention Specialists will: Implement evidence-based practices, progress monitoring, screening, and youth evaluations. Support youth case management, crisis intervention, triage, and linkages to other agencies. Provide ongoing consultation to school-based problem-solving teams grades preK-12. Coordinate and implement data collection, analysis, and monitoring of fidelity to evidence-based practices in school settings. Shift Hours are according to the assigned school locations. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Preferred Qualifications Masters level, Specialist, or Doctoral degree in School Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology or related field Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors: Ability to implement and coordinate clinical services Communication, organizational, and management skills Provide clinical supervision to graduate students Ability to provide service to the program, department, college, and the profession Certification or Licensure in specialization area Experience working in community and/ or school settings, implementing evidence-based assessment and interventions, and coordinating clinical services for youth Special consideration to those candidates that meet the preferred qualifications. Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $51,875 - $85,000 per year Grade: GGS-010 University Title: Research Consultant Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials To Apply: Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. Upload (a) a letter of application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the position, and (b) names and contact information for three references in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section. Please contact Dr. Wendy Reinke (ReinkeW@missouri.edu) for questions about the position. Other Information About MPSI: MPSI is a campus Center at the University of Missouri focused on improving the lives of youth, adults, and families through the application of prevention science methods. Faculty members from across campus contribute to the MPSI mission and many full-time and part-time staff and graduate students contribute to these efforts. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $5 million with funded projects focused on rigorous evaluation of interventions, training, and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. MPSI is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its high quality research and innovative intervention development. More information on MPSI can be found at: http://moprevention.org/. About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Department, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men's Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Research University with very high research activity. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine, and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation. This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. 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