Licensing Coordinator Treatment Coordinator SIGN ON BONUS

$2000 Sign-On Bonus for SAFE Certification
($500 at hire $500 after 90 days and $1000 after 6 months)

DUAL Licensing Coordinator and Treatment Coordinator role

Full time:Typical schedule includes Monday-Friday 9a-5p with additional evening and weekend hours required at times

Compensation: $50k

PositionSummary:

Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager or designee this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position is responsible for recruiting licensing and retaining quality foster homes ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs.

Working At NYAP:

• NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is a core unwavering value evidenced across all aspects of our work.
• Medical Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family.
• Retirement matching 401(k).
• 22 Paid Days Off Each Year.
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year.
• Milestone Work Anniversary Awards.
• Peace Leave Benefit.
• Summer Hours to encourage work-life balance.
• Excellenttraining continuing education and leadership developmentopportunities
• Student Loan Repayment assistance.
• Tuition Assistance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Activelysupportsrepresentsandextendsthemissionvisionandvaluesoftheorganization.
• Completesallrequiredtraininginatimelymanner.
• Developandimplementrecruitmentstrategiesthatgeneratethequantityandqualityofinquiriesforviablelicensedfosterhomes.
• Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of the youth entering foster care the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification of youth with the primary family.
• Workwithcurrentformerandprospectivefosterparentstorecruitnewfosterfamilies.
• Responsiblefortheknowledgeandimplementationofallrulesregulationsandpoliciesrelatedtofostercare.
• Completefacetofacemeetingswitheachpotentialfamilywithinthefirsttwoweekstoanswerquestionsandassistinthelicensingprocess.
• Assistallpotentialfosterfamiliesinprovidingallrequiredinformationandcompletingrequiredpaperworkinatimelymanner.
• Meetwithfosterparentsexperiencingdifficultyinthelicensingprocesstoremovebarriers.
• Developacomprehensivehomestudyforeachpotentialfamilyandsubmitforapproval.
• Maintainandupdateallfosterhomerecordsinappropriatesystems.
• Provideongoingtrainingandsupporttolicensedfosterhomes.
• Completeannualevaluationsandrecertificationofalllicensedfosterhomes.
• Supportfosterparentsincludingprovidinginformationeducationmeetingssupportgroupsandoneononediscussions.
• Travels daily to provide community based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.
• ParticipatesintheContinuousQualityImprovementactivitiesonamonthly/quarterlybasis.
• Activelyparticipatesintheweeklysupervisionprocess.
• Capacitytoremainobjectiveandprofessionalinallareasofjobfunction.
• Demonstratestoleranceandrespectfortheideasandactionsofothers.
• Reportincidentstostateandsupervisoryagencieswhenappropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DegreeinSocialWorkorcomparableHumanServicesfieldfromanaccreditedinstitution required.
• 2yearsofworkexperienceworkingindirectservicewithyouthandfamiliesstronglypreferred
• Having a currentand valid SAFE Home certificationpreferred
• RAPT training is preferred
• Safe HS writing experiencepreferred
• Musthaveavaliddriverslicensereliabletransportationautomotiveinsuranceandagooddrivingrecord.
• Awillingnesstoworknontraditionalhoursintheserviceoffostercaregiversfamiliesoforiginandpersonsserved
• Capacitytobeflexibleandresponsivetoyouthservedfostercaregiverssystempartnersandinternalcustomers
• Capacitytoeffectivelyworkwithandberespectfulandsensitivetopersonsfromvariousculturessocioeconomicethnicreligiousand racialbackgrounds
• 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

If this describes YOU please apply today!

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.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Who We Are:

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.