Foster Care Treatment Coordinator - Community Advocate

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 22 days

11 holidays

Half day Fridays (summer)

Health insurance

Parental leave

CEUs

Student loan repayment

401k

401k matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking an entry-level Treatment Coordinator to join the Foster Care Team in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves advocating for youth and families, coordinating mental health services, and supporting placement stability in the community.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Social Work and an active LSW license (preferred). The job offers on-site work with the potential for a productivity-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits under NYAP’s policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Valid and active LSW license preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed, including evenings, at least two per week.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services as required.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services for youth and families in compliance with requirements.
• Coordinates and monitors clinical services for youth and family in the community, including mental health, educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with 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.

Skills

Flexibility in hours

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

LSW license (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Mobile devices

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking an entry-level Treatment Coordinator to join the Foster Care Team in Columbus, Ohio. The role involves advocating for youth and families, coordinating mental health services, and supporting placement stability in the community.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Social Work and an active LSW license (preferred). The job offers on-site work with the potential for a productivity-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits under NYAP’s policy.