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$ 55000 - 58000
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Therapist
Location: Matteson IL
Position Summary
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 counseling or therapy advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.
Hours: Full-time 40 hours weekly traditional and non-traditional hours expected to meet individual client needs
Pay: $55000 - $58000 annually
Working At NYAP
- Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance
- 22 days offeach year
- 11paid holidays per year
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Friday Summer hours
- Work anniversary trips
- Mileage reimbursement
- Peace Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Responsibilities
- Actively supports represents and extends the mission vision and values of the organization.
- Provides appropriate individual group and family mental health services case management transportation and other professional services 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 training in a timely manner.
- Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
- Coordinate and monitor 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 youths primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youths case plan.
- Provides safety assessment crisis response and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
- Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
- Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters 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.
- A valid advanced professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
- A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers 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.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU please apply today!
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Who we are
We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
