PRS Intervention Specialist - Remote in NC

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a PRS Intervention Specialist, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate intensive clinical case management and crisis intervention services to unaccompanied children and families
Maintain a caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency expectations
Conduct home visits in accordance with contract requirements, when needed
Create safety plans and treatment plans according to program standards
Provide psychoeducational information, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to children and families, when needed
Conduct regular family visits focused on stabilization, preservation, and therapeutic support
Refer and connect families to available community resources on an ongoing basis
Assess safety and appropriateness of placements using child welfare principles and social work best practices
Serve clients throughout the assigned state as needed
Participate in mandatory and ongoing training to meet federal, state, and agency expectations
Attend weekly meetings with site and clinical leadership to review case plans and progress
Participate in peer consultation and case support activities within the program
Provide psychoeducation on the impact of prolonged family separation and trauma
Continually assess client needs across legal, medical, behavioral, educational, and social domains
Educate children and families on risks related to exploitation, trafficking, substance abuse, coercion, and gang involvement
Collaborate with Case Support Workers to provide vetted referrals to families
Stay current on all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services
Essential job responsibilities may vary based on program or department needs
May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event
Complete other duties as assigned
What Will Make You Successful

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant behavioral science field with required clinical experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or equivalent field with at least five years of clinical experience in behavioral sciences
Bilingual Spanish/English fluency or other commonly spoken languages among refugee and immigrant populations strongly preferred
Knowledge of local community social services
Specialized experience working with immigrant populations
Knowledge of family preservation, kinship care, and child welfare systems
Understanding of trauma impacts on child and adolescent development and experience working in cross-cultural settings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply logic, analytics, and critical thinking for problem-solving
Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to travel as needed
Strong clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills
Experience working with unaccompanied children and families preferred
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage
Must pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity
We Invest in You

Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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