Holistic Youth & Family Advisor

Functional Family Therapy and Family Check-Up Provider $400 A Month Per Case (up to 12 cases).

Life Push, LLC invites you to apply to join our dynamic and growing team dedicated to transforming the lives of youth and their families in Harrisonburg and surrounding areas. We are currently seeking Holistic Youth & Family Advisors (HYFA) to provide Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Family Check-Up (FCU) services to families in need of support, guidance, and empowerment.

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Family Check-Up (FCU) are both evidence-based, strength-focused approaches designed to improve family relationships, enhance communication, and reduce problem behaviors in youth. You will deliver these interventions to help families build stronger connections, develop effective parenting strategies, and sustain lasting positive change.

The Family Check-Up Model is a unique, strength-based approach to improving family mental health, child behavior, and family relationships. The Family Check-Up Professional works with high and low risk youth and parents to provide parents with the tools and tailored support that they need to manage their children’s behaviors and improve their parenting practices by enhancing the quality of all of their family relationships.

This position offers growth opportunities, upward mobility, and competitive pay. If you are passionate about strengthening families and making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Compensation is $400 Per Family Case (up to 12 cases).

Purpose

To positively impact at-risk youth (ages 2–17) and their parents or guardians who face barriers to success. Through FFT and FCU, families are guided to strengthen parenting skills, improve family management practices, and foster emotional, behavioral, and academic growth for their children.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend all required trainings, consultations, and supervisions to become certified/qualified in Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Family Check-Up (FCU) delivery.
• Provide home- and community-based services to identified at-risk families.
• Implement the FFT and FCU models using motivational interviewing, family systems principles, and parent skills training.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with youth and caregivers to support engagement and long-term success.
• Collaborate with agency staff, case managers, and community partners through meetings, consultations, and regular communication.
• Connect families to appropriate community resources and follow-up services.
• Act as a positive role model and uphold the Life Push brand of excellence in all interactions.
• Respect cultural differences and support each family’s right to self-determination and independence.
• Attend required supervisions, company meetings, and participate in both internal and external presentations.
• Contribute to special company programs and initiatives as needed.

 

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be able and willing to work flexible hours - (afternoon, evenings, and some weekends)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a COMPLETED 4-Year degree in a human services or counseling related field REQUIRED
• Must be willing to submit to and pass multiple thorough background checks
• Must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to provide a copy of your current driving record. (Driving record must be in good standing)
• Must have reliable transportation with valid insurance
• Must be willing to travel across listed counties to provide services
• Open to cultural differences and willingness to go through company orientation and training before being paired with a client
• Must have and demonstrate good listening skills, patience and a sense of awareness
• Must adhere to deadlines and expectations for client safety.
• Prefer at least 2 years of experience in counseling or mental health field &/or parent training programs working with families and/or parents/caregivers

Resumes are required to be considered.

We will contact you by phone or email to update you on the status of your application. Thank you for your interest in joining the Life Push team! 

Life Push, LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.