Intensive Family Coordinator

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Intensive Family Coordinator to provide professional case management and direct advocacy for a caseload of families in Dutchess County. The role involves assessments, service planning, and coordinating resources.

Travel to participant homes and schools is required; flexibility for evenings and weekends and 24/7 crisis support are expected. Strong organizational skills and a compassionate approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED; higher degree preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with youth.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with an EHR system is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance.
• Flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and direct advocacy to a caseload of families.
• Complete family assessments and create individualized service plans.
• Recruit foster parents and complete home studies for the referring authority.
• Locate family resources and provide 24/7 crisis support as needed.
• Travel to participants' homes and schools; evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexible Schedule

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR) System

Driver's License

Job description

Summary of the Position

The Intensive Family Coordinator will provide a professional level of case management services as well as direct advocacy services to a caseload of families.

• The Intensive Family Coordinator will be responsible for completing family assessments and creating individualized service plans.
• The Intensive Family Coordinator will report to the Director of the Program. Successful applicants will possess outstanding people skills, creativity, and energy as well as expertise of DutchessCounty and its resources.

Intensive Family Coordinator provides a professional level of case management services as well as direct advocacy services to a caseload of families.

Intensive Family Coordinator will be responsible for completing family assessments, recruiting foster parents, completing home studies for the referring authority, locating family resources, and creating individualized service plans.

Case management services including intakes, safety planning, team meetings, ISP development 24/7 support, case contacts, and case record documentation in keeping with state regulations.

• Travel will be necessary as well as willingness to work nights and weekends and provide 24/7 crisis support to the caseload.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with at youth.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Flexible hours; possibility for evenings and weekends.

Benefits Available

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community to participants homes and schools

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Strong Communication Skills

Novice

Some Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Driver's License

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