Family Services Coordinator

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this full-time position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This role 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

• 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 youth and families, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds.
• 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 and trainings in a timely manner.
• Coordinates and monitors services for youth and families in the community, including 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 relationships 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 arrangements 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 Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.
• Must have flexible availability as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Must meet car insurance requirements of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury insurance.
• 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, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Benefits

• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT, and many more.
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
• Up to 22 Days Off Each Year, plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays).
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Work Anniversary Trips.
• Peace Leave.
• Mileage reimbursement.

Pay

Compensation starting at $50,000.00.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM, with flexibility needed for evening and weekend hours as well.

About Us

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and continues to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home Placement, and Reunification/Permanency. NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team and looks for individuals ready to make a direct impact in the lives of children, youth, and families.