IHBT Family Services Coordinator; Preble County

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health insurance

Parental leave

CEUs / Training

Student loan repayment

401K and matching

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) seeks an IHBT Family Services Coordinator to advocate for youth and families in Preble County. The role includes in-home services, transportation, counseling, and community referrals.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in social work or related field and two years of direct-service experience, with flexible hours and strong cultural sensitivity. Compensation is $48,000/year with benefits that support work–life balance and professional growth within NYAP’s

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Acts to support and advance the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Provides in-home supportive services, transportation, counseling, advocacy, and referrals.
• Travels daily to deliver community-based services for youth and families.
• Completes required documentation and trainings timely.
• Coordinates and monitors services for youth and family across multiple areas.

Skills

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related Human Services

Job description

IHBT 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 degree in 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.
• 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.
• 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.