Family Services Advocate – Youth & Community Support

National Youth Advocate Program; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment assistance

Up to 22 days off per year

11 paid holidays per year

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Work Anniversary Trips

Peace Leave

Parental Leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Indiana seeks a Family Service Coordinator to deliver in-home supports, transportation, parenting education, counseling, and advocacy to youth and families, aiming for safe, community-based living.

You will coordinate services with foster parents, families of origin, and community partners, documenting progress to meet plan goals and ensuring regulatory compliance. Flexible hours may be required, with strong emphasis on respectful, culturally aware service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of work experience in direct service with youth and families preferred.
• Flexible availability as needed, including evenings/weekends.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance (100,000/300,000 BI).
• Ability to work non-traditional hours and be respectful of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, and advocacy to youth and families.
• Coordinates and monitors services across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social supports.
• Travels daily to deliver community-based services in compliance with requirements.
• Completes documentation and trainings in a timely manner.
• Builds strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin; supports reunification/stability efforts.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization when needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Professionalism

Teamwork

Objectivity

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program in Indiana seeks a Family Service Coordinator to deliver in-home supports, transportation, parenting education, counseling, and advocacy to youth and families, aiming for safe, community-based living.

You will coordinate services with foster parents, families of origin, and community partners, documenting progress to meet plan goals and ensuring regulatory compliance. Flexible hours may be required, with strong emphasis on respectful, culturally aware service.