Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
OH – Newark – Newark, OH
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Foster Care Treatment Advocate
Treatment Foster Care Coordinator
Pay: $43,000.00 – $52,000.00
Treatment Foster Care Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. 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
- 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- Half-day Fridays throughout the summer
- Excellent Compensation
- Competitive productivity requirements
- Productivity Bonus
- 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
• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, and other evidence based clinical services as required.
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and monitors clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• A 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 preferred.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed.
• 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
Apply today!
www.nyap.org/employment
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
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. For more information, contact NYAP HR at 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org .
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.