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YOUTH& FAMILY
SERVICES, INC
An established community mental health and substance abuse agency serving
Kennebec and Somerset Counties for over 30
years, Youth & Family Services, Inc is located in the beautiful
Central Maine, Kennebec
Valley region.
Our main office and shelter are located in Skowhegan,
the Somerset County seat. We also have a
satellite office in Augusta, the Maine State Capitol. Our changing
seasons offer recreational opportunities that include camping, skiing,
backpacking, white water rafting, fishing, hunting and snowmobile
riding. We are within driving distance of the ocean, mountains, forests
and fields. Educational opportunities are within an hour ride of our main office. Colby College, Thomas College and Kennebec Valley Community College
are located 15 minutes from Skowhegan or Waterville. The University of Maine Campus's
at Augusta and Orono, are both within an hour ride of our main office.
The central Maine
region hosts a number of excellent community theaters, art galleries and
summer workshops in the arts.
Town government is still practiced in Central
Maine with annual town meetings where every citizen has the
opportunity to be heard and vote on every aspect of town life. Our
communities enjoy a level of safety and family orientation that has
disappeared in other states. We are nationally rated as one of the best
states in which to raise children. It's easy to see why once you live
here, you never want to leave.
Youth & Family Services, Inc. offers a competitive benefits
package that includes an Employee Health Insurance package paid by the
employer. Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or 403B
contributions. Short and Long term disability with life insurance rider
of one years salary. Annual leave,
vacation/sick combined, earned at the rate of 16 hours per month until 5th
year and 20 hours per month thereafter. 12 paid holidays as recognized
by the State of Maine
plus 1 floating holiday. Training funds are set aside for employees
when available (currently up to $500.00 per year)
Youth & Family Services, Inc has openings for the following
positions:
FAMILY
THERAPIST
Under new
management, Youth & Family Services, Inc is excited to announce the
expansion of its home-based counseling services. We are seeking
a Master's level Family Therapist to provide team delivered
therapy in Somerset & Northern Kennebec
counties. Individual knowledge and experience in structural systems
concepts and brief treatment preferred. Experience working with
substance abuse is helpful. We offer a competitive salary, LCSW
supervision, travel reimbursement, fringe benefits,
generous vacation/sick leave packages and an excellent training
program. License eligible graduates are encouraged to apply. Valid Maine
Driver's License required. Masters
in Social Services, Human Services or related Mental Health field. This
position qualifies for a waiver of Federal Perkins Loans. 13 paid holidays 5
weeks vacation/sick time to start 40 hour - Optional
4-day workweek after probation. No weekends, private office, training,
supervision.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to
Sharon Field, LCSW
Clinical Director
Youth & Family Services, Inc.
5 Commerce Dr
Skowhegan, ME 04976
Phone: 207-474-8311 ext 115 or fax to
:207-474-5148
Email: Sharon Field
Applications will be accepted until
position is filled.
Family Reunification Support Worker
Our Augusta Office currently has a full-time position opening; supporting implementation of family plans and engaging in support activities that assist the family in goal achievement as it relates to therapy or supportive counseling sessions and/or to the treatment plan. Interventions are delivered within client's homes and communities. Ability to work collaboratively with DHHS is a must. Must be able to work a flex schedule; which includes some nights and weekends as well as on-call time. Bachelor's degree is required, BSW preferred, or a bachelor's degree in a human service area as well as appropriate licensure (LSW). Consistent and reliable transportation required.
To apply, send cover letter and resume to
Robert Rogers
Youth & Family Services, Inc.
5 Commerce Dr
Skowhegan, ME 04976
fax: 207-474-5148
Email: Rob Rogers
Applications will be accepted until
position is filled.
We are accepting
applications for LCPCs and LCSWs
for the provision of general mental health and substance abuse services in
our Skowhegan office on a per diem basis.
YFS offers a progressive incentive program for this service with
flexible time frames. Newly licensed individuals welcomed. Excellent
supervision and a diversified caseload.
If you are interested in exploring a position please contact:
Lora Wilford-McManus
Clinical Director
Youth and Family Services
5 Commerce Drive
Skowhegan, ME 04976
Tel: 207-474-8311 ext. 101
email: Lora Wilford-McManus
Have experience with youth and want to use those skills?
Are you a
1 on 1 worker for a child with special needs and looking for extra hours?
Halcyon House, a 24 hour
emergency shelter for adolescents located in Skowhegan Maine, is now accepting resumes for Part
Time and Relief Staff positions. These
positions are on a per diem basis and pay $
10.30 an hour. If you have a valid Maine driver’s license,
a high school diploma or GED, a current physical exam record, and a desire to
serve your community by assisting youths in need, then send a letter and
resume to:
Danielle Morse
Halcyon House Director
5 Commerce Dr.
Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
All
positions qualify for waiver of Federal Perkins Loans.
For general
inquiries please contact:
Lora WiIford-McManus, LCSW,
Interim Executive Director
Youth & Family Services, Inc.
5 Commerce Drive
Skowhegan, Maine 04976-0502
or fax to: 207-474-5148 or email
Lora.wilford-mcmanus@yfsinc.org
Phone:
1-888-420-9605 ex.101. EEOE/M
Web: http://www.yfsinc.org
Fax: 207 474-5148
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