Foster Care Social Worker

National Youth Advocate Program

Job Location:

Toledo, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50000 - 55000

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Entry

Toledo OH

Full Time

4 Year Degree

Up to 50%

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Foster Care Social Worker

Compensation: $/year (based on experience)

Foster Care Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service 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 Fridays during the summer!
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
Professional Growth:CEUs 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

Provides case management transportation and other professional services meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.

Provides appropriate individual group and family mental health services and other evidence based clinical services meeting or exceeding established outcome thresholds on behalf of persons served.

Travels daily to provide community-based and in-home services to and on behalf of youth andfamilies incompliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate and monitor clinical servicesfor the youth and family in the community including but not limited to mental healthmedical educational psychological vocational and social services.

Regularly reviews and modifies youth-basedplans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.

Establishes andmaintains strongrelationship with assigned foster parents and/or families of origin.

Assists in family reunification and/or 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 to assure safety and stability for youth served.

Consistently achieves or exceeds established billable productivity thresholds based on the needs of the caseload.

Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.

Completes all required training in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree and licensure in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution or equivalent.

2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.

A valid professional license as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.

A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed 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 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 $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability

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

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

Job Details Entry Toledo OH Full Time 4 Year Degree Up to 50% Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescription Foster Care Social WorkerCompensation: $/year (based on experience)Foster Care Social Workers with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service the general s...