Family services coordinator

IHBT Family Services Coordinator; Montgomery County

Compensation: $48,000

Family Service Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of passionate integral service team focused on stabilization and advocating for in-home placement.

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.

Working at NYAP:

• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday's during the summer!

• Health and Wellness : Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave

• Professional Growth: CEU's, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours

• And So Much More : 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Responsibilities

• Must be available to work at least two evenings each week until 7:00PM.

• 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 relationship 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.

• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver's license

• Reliable personal transportation

• Good driving record

• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your 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 or [email protected]

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.