Family Services Coordinator The CHANCE Program

National Youth Advocate Program

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 48000 - 50000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Family Services Coordinator: The CHANCE Program

Compensation: $/year (based on experience)

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 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

Actively supports represents and extends the mission vision and values of the organization.
Provides in-home supportive services transportation parenting education counseling community resource referral advocacy and other social service interventions to the youth and family 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 trainings in a timely manner.
Coordinates and monitors 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.
Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications

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.
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
A valid professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of families of origin and persons served.
Capacityto 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.

Other Skills

Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Sensitivity tolived experience in Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSEC).
Works well independently and as a team member.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

Valid drivers license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability

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Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

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DescriptionFamily Services Coordinator: The CHANCE ProgramCompensation: $/year (based on experience)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 w...