November 15, 2024

National Youth Advocate Program

Merrillville

FULL TIME

Family Services Coordinator

Family Service Coordinator

Hours: Full Time /Varies

Compensation: $47,000

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 advocacyand support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working At NYAP

Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Up to 22 Days OffEach Year!
Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family!
Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule)
Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace Leave
Mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities

Activelysupports,represents,andextendsthemission,vision,andvaluesoftheorganization.
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.
Completesallrequireddocumentationinatimelymanner.
Completesallrequiredtrainingsinatimelymanner.
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.
Regularlyreviewsandmodifiesyouthbasedplanstoassureconsistentprogressandsuccessonwrittenplangoals.
Establishesandmaintainsstrongrelationshipwithassignedfosterparentsandfamiliesoforigin.
Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youths primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youths case plan.
Providessafetyassessment,crisisresponse,andbehavioralstabilizationservicesasrequiredtoassuresafetyandstabilityforyouthserved.
Consistentlyachievesestablishedproductivitythresholds.
Participatesinthe Continuous Quality Improvementactivitiesonamonthly/quarterlybasis.
Activelyparticipatesintheweeklysupervisionprocess.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degreein Social Workorcomparable Human Servicesfieldfromanaccreditedinstitution.
2yearsofworkexperienceworkingindirectservicewithyouthandfamiliesstronglypreferred.
Must have flexibleavailability as needed.
Musthaveavaliddriverslicense,reliabletransportation,automotiveinsurance,andagooddrivingrecord.
Must have car insurance requirements of 100,000/300,000 bodily injury insurance.
Awillingnesstoworkflexibleandnon-traditionalhoursintheserviceoffamiliesoforigin,andpersonsserved.
Capacitytobeflexibleandresponsivetoyouthserved,fostercaregivers,systempartners,andinternalcustomers.
Capacitytoremainobjectiveandprofessionalinallareasofjobfunction.
Demonstratestoleranceandrespectfortheideasandactionsofothers.
Capacitytoeffectivelyworkwithandberespectfulandsensitivetopersonsfromvariouscultures,socioeconomic,ethnic,religious,andracialbackgrounds.
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.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!
www.nyap.org/employment

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of their title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 orhr@nyap.org.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue 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.
If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans