Family Services Coordinator

Compensation: Salary $45,000-$48,000

About the role

Family Service Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, 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.

Responsibilities

• Must be available to work two evenings each week until 7:00PM when needed.
• Provides in-home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, community resource referral, advocacy, and other social service interventions to the youth and family.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families.
• Coordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
• Community-based program but may go into the schools also.

Requirements

• 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 with afternoon and evening availability.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Benefits

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Fridays during the summer.
• Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family.
• Paid Parental leave.
• CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours.
• 401K and 401K Matching.
• Flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance.