Family Services Coordinator ; Newark

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Half Day Fridays during the summer

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

CEUs & training

Student loan repayment

Supervision hours

401K & matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Family Services Coordinator in Newark, OH. The role includes advocating for youth and families, coordinating services, and supporting community-based interventions to help youth live safely in the community.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Social Work or related field and 2+ years of direct youth/family experience, with a license as required by state/contract rules. Evening availability twice weekly is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field.
• At least 2 years of direct service experience with youth and families.
• Valid professional license as required by state or contract regulations.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in service of families of origin.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides in-home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, and advocacy to youth and families.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services in compliance with requirements.
• Completes all required documentation and trainings in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and monitors services for youth and family across mental health, medical, educational, and social services.
• Reviews and modifies youth-based plans to ensure progress toward goals.
• Maintains strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Supports family reunification and stable living arrangements per the case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization as needed.
• Meets productivity thresholds and participates in CQI activities and weekly supervision.

Education

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

Job description

Family Services Coordinator; Newark

Compensation: $50,000

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.

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: CEUs, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

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

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Must be available to work two evenings each week until 7:00PM.
• 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.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• A valid professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
• 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, 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

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.