NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM
Location
Dayton, Ohio
Salary
$47,000 - $49,000 / YEAR
The coordinator provides in-home supportive services, advocacy, and counseling to youth and families to ensure safe community living. They coordinate mental health, medical, and educational services while maintaining relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
A degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field is required, along with a valid professional license and driver's license. Two years of direct service experience with youth and families is strongly preferred.
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 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 Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 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. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner. Completes all required trainings in a timely manner. 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. Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals. Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin. Assists in family reunification and/or 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 to assure safety and stability for youth served. Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis. Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
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. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. A valid professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations. A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of families of origin, and persons served. Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers. Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function. Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others. Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. 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. Other Skills Sensitivity to cultural diversity. Sensitivity to lived experience in human trafficking. Works well independently and as a team member. Driving and Vehicle Requirements Valid driver’s license Reliable personal transportation Good driving record Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability Ready to make an impact? Apply today! ww.nyap.org/employment Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. QualificationsAn Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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