Holistic Youth & Family Advisor at Life Push in Harrisonburg, VA

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 the Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, 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.

As a Holistic Youth & Family Advisor, you will deliver these interventions to help families build stronger connections, develop effective parenting strategies, and sustain lasting positive change.

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 A Month Per 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in human services, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred in counseling, mental health, or family support programs.
• Must be able and willing to work flexible hours (afternoons, evenings, and some weekends).
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Must successfully pass multiple background checks.
• Willingness to travel throughout Harrisonburg and Rockingham County to provide services.
• Strong communication, listening, and motivational interviewing skills.
• Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse family systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, maintain client safety, and uphold confidentiality.
• Commitment to professional development and model fidelity through ongoing supervision and training

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.