Status: Full Time Hourly FLSA classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position: The Intensive Family Coordinator will provide a professional level of case management services as well as direct advocacy services to a caseload of families.
- The Intensive Family Coordinator will be responsible for completing family assessments recruiting foster parents completing home studies for referring authorities locating family resources and creating individualized service plans.
- The Intensive Family Coordinator will be responsible for providing services for truancy program in the school district. The Intensive Family Coordinator will report to the Director of the Program. Successful applicants will possess outstanding people skills creativity and energy as well as expertise of St. LawrenceCounty and its resources.
- Applicants will be versed in truancy school issues and assessing family dynamics and issues. YAP Inc. relies heavily on the use of informal supports drawn from resources found in the home neighborhoods of client families to build a network of support for each youth and family referred.
- Travel will be necessary as well as willingness to work nights and weekends and provide 24/7 crisis support to the caseload.
- Case Management services including intakes safety planning team meetings ISP development 24/7 support case contacts and case record documentation in keeping with state regulations.
Annual Salary: $40000-$42000
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- Experience with community work and at least one (1) year experience working in human services field.
- Experience in the provision of home and community based services.
- Familiar with community resources
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Office 365; knowledge of an electronic health record (EHR) system is preferred.
- Reliable transportation valid drivers license and current auto insurance required
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits Available:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- UNUM supplemental benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance program
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
- Direct Deposit
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Required Experience:
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