IIHS Family Services Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 22 days

11 paid holidays

Half Day Fridays in summer

Health insurance for you and family

Parental leave

CEUs and supervision hours

Student loan repayment

401K and matching

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Family Services Coordinator for Intensive In-Home Services in Columbus, OH. Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, you will advocate for youth and families, coordinating in-home supports, transportation, parenting education, counseling, and referrals to help children live safely in the community.

The role requires flexible hours and strong cultural sensitivity, with daily travel, documentation, trainings, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours, including evenings.
• 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.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers; use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Supports mission and values of the organization.
• Provides in-home services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, referrals, and advocacy to youth and families.
• Travels daily to deliver community-based services.
• Completes documentation and trainings in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and monitors youth/family services including health, education, and social services.
• Maintains strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification or stable permanency planning.
• Provides safety assessments and crisis response as needed.
• Meets productivity thresholds.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and weekly supervision.

Skills

Flexibility

Professionalism

Cultural sensitivity

Computer skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database programs

Job description

Intensive In- Home Services: Family Services Coordinator

Compensation: $46,000-48,000/year (based on experience)

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.

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

• Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of families of origin, and persons served, including evenings.
• 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.

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.