Family Services Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Half-day Fridays

Health Insurance

Parental leave

CEU & Training

Student loan repayment

401K & Match

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Family Service Coordinator to work in the community, providing advocacy and support to youth and families under supervision. The role involves in-home services, transportation, counseling, and coordination with multiple service sectors to ensure safety and stability for youth.

Position requires flexibility for afternoon/evening hours, a valid driver's license, and proficiency with common software.

Qualifications

• 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 strongly preferred.
• 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, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide in home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, community resource referral, advocacy, and other social service interventions to youth and family.
• Travel daily to provide community-based services to youth and families.
• Coordinate and monitor services for youth and family across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assist in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangements.
• Provide 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 schools as well.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

Compensation: Salary $45,000-$48,000

To learn more about the program, please visit Ohio Youth Mental Health Counseling Services | NYAP

Family 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 NYAP

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Fridays during the summer!
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth: CEU's, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Responsibilities

• Must 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 families
• Coordinates 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 Qualifications

• Degree 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 Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000.

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

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.