Foster care Licensing Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program

Job Location:

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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 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.

Candidate expected to work non-traditional evening and weekend hours needed.

Starting salary - $43000.00

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.

Working At NYAP

NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
Excellenttraining and continuing education and development opportunitiesoffered on topics such as: PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
Medical Dental and Vision
Parental Leave
22 Days OffEach Year!Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule) Tuition Assistance andWork Anniversary Trips!

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Program Manageror 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.

Responsibilities

Actively supports represents and extends the mission vision and values of the organization.
Provides 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.
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

Bachelors degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Preferred FCB certification incase management or licensing.
2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
Must have a valid drivers license reliable transportation automotive insurance and a good driving record.
100000/300000 Bodily Injury required for car insurance.
A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers families of origin and persons served.
Recruit train foster parents and perform licensing duties.
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 smartphonesand 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

Qualifications

We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical dental vision 401K student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

Required Experience:

DescriptionWho 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 offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth De...