Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
OH – Cincinnati – Sharonville, OH
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Family Service Advocate
Family Service Advocate
Compensation: $39,000 to $42,000
The Family Service Advocate works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.
Working at NYAP
- 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- Half-day Fridays throughout the summer
- Excellent Compensation
- Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
- Retirement Matching (401K)
- Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
- Flexible Hours
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Phone Allowance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans with the client, caregiver(s), referring agency, caseworker, significant family member(s), and natural support.
- Identify resources and services in the community that may not be available through the internal service continuum.
- Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary families or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth’s case plan.
- Regularly review the goals, progress, and activities of the assigned youth with the supervisor.
- Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
- Actively and directly engage with the youth to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
- Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting the youth in achieving identified goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED; Associate degree in social services is preferred
- Working, reliable telephone.
- 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.
- 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, evenings, and weekends.
- 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
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
Apply Today!
www.nyap.org/employment
Covid-19 Vaccination Note:
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.
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.
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.