Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
OH – Newark – Newark, OH
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$17.00 – $19.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Foster Care Treatment Advocate
Foster Care Treatment Advocate
Full time Hourly Position Pay Range $17.00 to $19.00 per hour
Foster Care Treatment Advocates with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. In this role, you will work closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners,to provide advocacy and support for individuals in their home, office or community, or while transporting to and from home, office and community visits.
Working at NYAP
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Mileage
• Continuing Education and Training
Responsibilities
• Provide interventions, as needed,with client(s)while being transported to and from various appointments and visits throughout the community
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans as needed
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting in achieving identified goals.
• Provide PSR and/orTBS Services(Training Provided).
• Ability to engage clients; document conversations and outcomes and submit paperwork for billing.
• Identify outside resources and services in the community for youth development and goal attainment.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary family or other permanent living arrangements.
• Flexible On-Call Rotation.
• Assist in Crisis Situations (daytime, afternoon, evenings, overnights and weekends).
• Other Duties as Assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• 21 years of age or older
• GED or HS Diploma; Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or enrollment in an accredited Associates or Bachelor’s Program; preferred.
• Experience in child welfare;preferred.
• Daily travel required with the willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule or during non-traditional hours if needed; Availability for after school hours and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Vehicle used to transport successfully passes safety inspection.
• A minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance on vehicle used for transportation.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• 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.
Apply today!
www.nyap.org/employment
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
COVID-19 Considerations:
In spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization policy and procedure recommends all employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
For additional information, contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888.
Qualifications
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.