Family Services Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment assistance

22 days off + 11 holidays per year

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) seeks a qualified case support advocate to provide in-home services, advocacy, and community referrals for youth and families in Indiana. You will work with youth, foster families, and partners to promote safety, permanency, and stable community living.

This full-time role offers a $50,000 annual salary, requires night and weekend availability, a valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and a commitment to flexible hours and culturally sensitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or comparable human services field.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours including nights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance.
• Ability to work with diverse youth, families, and community partners.
• Capable of completing documentation and trainings in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports the mission and values of NYAP.
• Provide in-home services, advocacy, and referrals for youth and families.
• Travel daily to deliver community-based services per requirements.
• Complete documentation and trainings promptly.
• Coordinate services across mental health, medical, educational and social supports.
• Monitor and adjust youth plans to achieve goals.
• Build relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Support reunification and stabilization efforts when appropriate.
• Provide safety assessment and crisis response as needed.
• Participate in weekly supervision and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database programs

Job description

Salary - $50,000 per year

M-F, 9a-5p with non-traditional evening and weekend hours required at times as well.

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who joinourteam!We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule), Tuition Assistance, and Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace Leave
• Parental Leave

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides in home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, community resource referral, advocacy, and other social service interventions to the youth and family, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Completes all required trainings in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Must have night and weekend availability as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Candidate must obtain required car insurance bodily injury 100,000/300,000
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Who We Are

Our organization was established in Ohio continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!