Intensive Family Coordinator

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Schedule

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks an Intensive Family Coordinator to deliver professional case management and direct advocacy for a caseload of families in Sullivan County, NY.

The role includes completing family assessments, creating individualized service plans, and supporting truancy efforts within the school district. Travel, evenings/weekends, and 24/7 crisis support are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Knowledge of community resources
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus.
• May require evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Completing family assessments and creating individualized service plans.
• Providing services for truancy program in the school district.
• Reporting to the Director of the Program; leveraging informal supports from home communities.
• Travel, evenings and weekends, and 24/7 crisis support to the caseload

Job description

URGENTLY HIRING!

Status: Full Time Hourly

FLSA classification: Non-Exempt

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 be responsible for providing services for truancy program in the school district. 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 in Sullivan County and its resources.
• Applicants will be versed in truancy, school issues, and assessing family dynamics and issues. YAP, Inc. relies heavily on the use of informal supports drawn from resources found in the home neighborhoods of client families to build a network of support for each youth and family referred.
• Travel will be necessary, as well as a willingness to work nights and weekends and provide 24/7 crisis support to the caseload.

Pay $45,000-47,840

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Knowledge of community resources
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) System is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is a plus.
• May require evenings and weekends

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Schedule (non-traditional hours)
• 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.

ABOUT YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP®) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youth, adults, and families thrive through community-based services and supports. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, YAP partners with child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, education, and other public systems to provide effective alternatives to institutional placement, incarceration, and residential care. Through its individualized, strengths-based YAPWrap® model, the organization empowers individuals and families by connecting them with resources, opportunities, and support within their own communities.