Family Services Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program; Morgandale (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days of Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Parental leave

CEUs & ongoing training

401K with matching

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Family Services Coordinator to work in the community as part of an integrated service team. You will coordinate in-home support, transportation, counseling, and parenting education while advocating for youth and families under supervision.

The role requires collaboration with foster families, schools, and community partners to promote safety, stability, and successful community living. Evening availability is required on a flexible basis.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours with afternoon and evening availability.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and good driving record.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, and common software.

Responsibilities

• Provides in home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, and advocacy to youth and families.
• Coordinates and monitors services across mental health, medical, education, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization as required to ensure youth safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Time management

Education

Bachelors in Social Work or Human Services

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Mobile devices

Job description

Family Services CoordinatorCompensation: Salary $45,000-$48,000To learn more about the program, please visit Ohio Youth Mental Health Counseling Services | NYAPFamily Service Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, 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.Working at NYAPGenerous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leaveProfessional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hoursAnd So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowanceResponsibilitiesMust be available to work two evenings each week until 7:00PM when needed.Provides in home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, community resource referral, advocacy, and other social service interventions to the youth and family.Travels daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and familiesCoordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement.Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.Community based program but may go into the schools also.Minimum QualificationsDegree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours with afternoon and evening availability.Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.Driving and Vehicle RequirementsValid driver’s licenseReliable personal transportationGood driving recordMinimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liabilityIf this describes YOU, please apply today!www.nyap.org/employmentNYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or [e-mail] listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policyAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.