Stabilization Social Worker- Foster Care LSW
Stabilization Social Worker- Foster Care LSW
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Stabilization Social Worker; LSW (Foster Care)
Pay:
Sign on bonus: $2500
Stabilization Social Workerswith National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. This position works with high needs youth with the focus of stabilization.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
- HalfDay Fridays during the summer
- Parental Leave
- Mileage reimbursement
- Phone reimbursement
- Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance
NYAP is participating agency in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs.
Responsibilities
Provides appropriate individual group and family mental health services intervention and other evidence basedclinical servicesas required.
Travels daily to provide community basedservices to and on behalf of youth andfamilies incompliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.
Coordinates and monitorsclinical servicesfor the youth and family in the community including mental healthspecialeducational services medication management andpsychological services.
Regularly reviews and modifies youthbasedplans.
Establishes andmaintains strongrelationship with foster parents andfamilies of origin.
Assists in family reunification and stabilizationefforts with the youths primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youths case plan.
Provides safetyassessmentcrisis response and behavioral stabilization servicesas required.
Flexible availability for scheduledoncall rotation.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
A valid professional license LSW; required.
Experience working with youth and foster care required.
Must have flexible availability including evenings.
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 drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability
Apply today!
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Employment Type
Full-Time
