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Early Intervention Specialist

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Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to support youth and families involved in child welfare, juvenile justice,

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OtherIntervention Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to support youth and families involved in child welfare, juvenile justice, and other social service systems. YAP focuses on keeping individuals in their homes and communities by offering advocacy, mentoring, and wraparound support that promotes positive development, stability, and long-term success.

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Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, special education, psychology, social work, or related field is required.
Master’s degree is preferred.
One (1) year of clinical experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health and human services agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting. If experience was not in place with drug and alcohol setting, the individual’s written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
Experience working with young children, children with developmental disabilities or experience working with youth with drug or alcohol dependency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with families and professionals.
Familiarity with assessment tools and techniques used in early intervention.
Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using an Electronic Health Record System is a plus.
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage.