IHBT Family Services Coordinator; Preble County

National Youth Advocate Program; Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Healthcare benefits

CEUs and training

Student loan repayment

401K and matching

Flexible hours

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking an IHBT Family Services Coordinator for Eaton, OH. You will work with youth, foster parents and partners to advocate, provide services, and support community living goals.

You will travel within Preble County, document progress, and participate in trainings and supervision to ensure outcomes are met with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field.
• 2 years of work experience in direct service with youth and families is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served and families.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and professionalism in all job functions.
• Proficient use of common software and devices (word processing, spreadsheet, databases).

Responsibilities

• Support and advocate for the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Provide in-home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, and referrals.
• Travel daily to deliver community-based services in compliance with requirements.
• Complete required documentation and trainings timely.
• Coordinate and monitor youth and family services, including mental health and education.
• Develop and adjust youth-based plans to ensure progress and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assist in family reunification or stabilization in line with the case plan.
• Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization as needed.
• Meet productivity thresholds and participate in CQI activities and supervision.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database programs

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Eaton, OH 45320Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesIHBT Family Services Coordinator

Compensation: $48,000/year

Territory: Preble County

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 Friday’s during the summer!
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth:CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• 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

• Bachelors degreein 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 willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacityto 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 $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

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

QualificationsAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.