Foster Care Team Lead

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Smithers (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

22 days off each year

11 paid holidays per year

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition assistance

Friday Summer hours

Work anniversary trips

Mileage reimbursement

Parental Leave

Peace Leave

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Team Leader to supervise foster care services across our Kanawha, Raleigh, and Fayette counties, with planned expansion. The role involves mentoring staff, coordinating services for youth and families, and ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.

A valid social work license is required, with LSW/LGSW/LCSW credentials preferred, and a commitment to advocacy.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or comparable field; Master’s preferred.
• LSW, LGSW or LCSW required.
• 2 years of experience working in direct service with youth and families.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers; basic software skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides mentoring, case consultation, and support to program staff on a daily basis.
• Travels as needed to provide and support services to youth and families in compliance with requirements.
• Completes all required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Coordinates, facilitates and monitors services for youth and families in the community across mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, independent living, crisis, and social services.
• Works with staff to assure progress on written plan goals.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Supports family reunification and stable living arrangements per the youth’s plan.
• Guides staff safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and regular supervision.

Skills

Direct service experience

Leadership potential

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Candidate must hold one of the following:

LSW, LGSW, or LCSW

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

Position Summary

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. Provides mentoring, case consultation and support to employees within assigned department or program.

This position will provide supervision and oversight of foster care services within NYAP's expanding service region, currently including Kanawha, Raleigh, and Fayette counties, with anticipated expansion into Nicholas and Clay counties. The individual will also maintain a small caseload.

Shift Hours: Monday – Friday, 9a - 5p; occasional evenings and weekends and on call as necessary.

Working At NYAP

• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 22 days off each year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Friday Summer hours
• Work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Peace Leave

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

Responsibilities

The Team Leader will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides mentoring, case consultation, and support to program staff on a daily basis.
• Travels as needed, to provide and support the provision of 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 training in a timely manner.
• Coordinates, facilitates and monitors services for the youth and families in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, independent living, crisis, and social services.
• Works with program staff to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Supports and assists program staff 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.
• Guides and supports program staff safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the regular supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in social work, or comparable human services field, from an accredited institution, Master’s degree preferred.
• LSW, LGSW or LCSW required.
• 2 years of experience working in direct service with youth and families required.
• Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families
• A valid professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
• 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.

Other Skills

• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, 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.

Driving And Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

www.nyap.org/employment

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.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Who we are

Our organization was established in Ohio and we 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!

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.