Family Services Coordinator

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Jasper, IN 47546

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services Family Service Coordinator

Hours:

M-F, 9a-5p with evening and weekend hours required at times.

Compensation: $50,000

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.

• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Up to 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11
  
  Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family!
• Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule)
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace Leave
• Mileage reimbursement

• Actively supports,represents,andextendsthemission,vision,andvaluesoftheorganization.
• 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.
• Completesallrequireddocumentationinatimelymanner.
• Completesallrequiredtrainingsinatimelymanner.
• 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.
• Regularlyreviewsandmodifiesyouthbasedplanstoassureconsistentprogressandsuccessonwrittenplangoals.
• Establishesandmaintainsstrongrelationshipwithassignedfosterparentsandfamiliesoforigin.
• Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Providessafetyassessment,crisis response,andbehavioralstabilizationservicesasrequiredtoassuresafetyandstabilityforyouthserved.
• Consistentlyachievesestablishedproductivitythresholds.
• Participatesinthe Continuous Quality Improvementactivitiesonamonthly /quarterly basis.
• Activelyparticipatesintheweeklysupervisionprocess.

• Bachelor's Degreein Social Workorcomparable Human Servicesfieldfromanaccreditedinstitution .
• 2yearsofworkexperienceworkingindirectservicewithyouthandfamiliesstronglypreferred.
• Must have flexible availability as needed.
• Musthaveavaliddriver’slicense,reliable transportation,automotive insurance,andagooddrivingrecord.
• Must have car insurance requirements of 100,000/300,000 bodily injury insurance.
• Awillingnesstoworkflexibleandnon-traditionalhoursintheserviceoffamiliesoforigin,andpersonsserved.
• Capacitytobeflexibleandresponsivetoyouthserved,foster caregivers,system partners,andinternalcustomers.
• Capacitytoremainobjectiveandprofessionalinallareasofjobfunction.
• Demonstratestoleranceandrespectfortheideasandactionsofothers.
• Capacitytoeffectivelyworkwithandberespectfulandsensitivetopersonsfromvariouscultures,socioeconomic,ethnic,religious,andracialbackgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

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

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of their title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000.

The 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.

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.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

“An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans”