Foster Care Placement Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits for you and your a

401K retirement matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEUs and ongoing trainings

22 days PTO + 11 holidays

Half-day Fridays in summer

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Columbus, OH is seeking a Foster Parent Placement Coordinator to support initial referral assessments and recommend appropriate services for youth and families. The role involves interagency communication, data entry into SharePoint/Excel, and collaboration with foster parents and referral sources.

The position requires a minimum of two years in youth services and a related bachelor’s degree, with Monday–Friday, 1pm–9pm hours and a robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in youth services, preferably with direct experience in Human Services.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a social service or related field.
• Proficient with desktop and laptop computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the placement procedures, interagency correspondence and required agency case file information.
• Be responsible for the initial assessment of referrals and, when appropriate, conduct an on-site visit/assessment with the prospective youth and family.
• Be responsible for recommending the appropriate service(s) to be delivered in accordance with the least restrictive environment, based on assessment results.
• Be responsible for communicating to referring agencies and foster parents for the determination and negotiation of the level of care of the clients, based on assessment results.
• Entering received referral information into agency systems, including but not limited to SharePoint and Excel.
• Assist with increasing the referral base by approved methods and strategies to keep child-placing agencies aware of NYAP’s continuum of care and services.
• Distribute statistical reports to supervisors detailing service reception activities as requested.
• Advocate on behalf of the youth through individual and system advocacy to promote the provision of service delivery to the youth and their families via the least restrictive service delivery option available.
• Follow agency procedures for weekend and holiday emergency coverage.
• Interact effectively with agency staff, foster parents, referring agencies, and the general public.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Advocacy

Driving

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Word processing

Databases

Job description

Foster Parent Placement Coordinator - Columbus, OHThe Foster Parent Placement Coordinator is responsible for the initial assessment of referrals and, helping in recommending appropriate services based on referrals coming into the agency. Responsible for communicating to referring agencies, interagency correspondence regarding required agency case file information.Compensation: $23.00 per hourSchedule: Monday–Friday, 1pm-9pmWorking at NYAP22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid HolidaysHalf-day Fridays throughout the summerExcellent CompensationHealthcare Benefits for you and your familyRetirement Matching (401K)Mileage ReimbursementPhone AllowanceStudent Loan Repayment AssistanceCEU’s and ongoing trainings/educationResponsibilitiesBe responsible for the placement procedures, interagency correspondence and required agency case file information.Be responsible for the initial assessment of referrals and, when appropriate, conduct an on-site visit/assessment with the prospective youth and family.Be responsible for recommending the appropriate service(s) to be delivered in accordance with the least restrictive environment, based on assessment results.Be responsible for communicating to referring agencies and foster parents for the determination and negotiation of the level of care of the clients, based on assessment results.Entering received referral information into agency systems, including but not limited to SharePoint and Excel.Assist with increasing the referral base by approved methods and strategies to keep child-placing agencies aware of NYAP’s continuum of care and services.Distribute statistical reports to supervisors detailing service reception activities as requested.Advocate on behalf of the youth through individual and system advocacy to promote the provision of service delivery to the youth and their families via the least restrictive service delivery option available.Follow agency procedures for weekend and holiday emergency coverage.Interact effectively with agency staff, foster parents, referring agencies, and the general public.Minimum QualificationsMinimum two years’ experience in youth services, preferring with direct experience in Human Services.A Bachelor’s Degree in a social service or related field.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.Other SkillsExcellent customer service and communication skills.Possess a sincere commitment and ability to advocate for troubled youth.Driving and Vehicle RequirementsValid driver’s licenseReliable personal transportationGood driving recordMinimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liabilityApply today!www.nyap.org/employmentBenefits 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.An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans