Foster Care Treatment Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 25,789,000 - 40,116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment assistance

Time off based on hours worked

Partial holiday pay

401k

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) in Kenosha, WI is seeking a part-time Foster Care Treatment Coordinator to advocate for youth and families and provide case management. You will collaborate with youth, foster parents, and partners to promote safety and community living, while mentoring staff within the program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, with at least two years in direct youth/family services, and a willingness to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Two years of experience working in direct service with youth and families.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management and professional services per objectives.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation and training completion.
• Supports youth and families to progress toward community-based goals.
• Establishes strong relationships with foster parents and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Professional documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database proficiency

Job description

We are looking for a part-time Foster Care Treatment Coordinator to join our NYAP Kenosha, WI office!

Schedule Hours

Part-time, up to 20 hours per week

Salary

Competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

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

Working At NYAP

• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Time off based on hours worked
• Partial holiday pay
• 401k
• Partial summer hours
• Mileage reimbursement for some positions

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.
• Provides case management and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Provides direct 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.
• 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.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution required.
• Previous foster care experience, an advanced degree, and/or relevant lived experience are highly valued.
• Two years of experience working in direct service with youth and families required.
• 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.
• Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgement. Readily confers with supervisor in complex or unique situations.
• Demonstrates strategic and critical thinking resulting in effective time and task management.
• Demonstrated ability to coach others, transferring knowledge and information in easily understandable terms.
• Capacity to interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated capacity to remain objective yet connected, manages reactivity and self-regulates in response to challenges.
• 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 $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Who We Are

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.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

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.

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.