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Family Services Coordinator

Job in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, 46411, USA
Listing for: National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

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.

Compensation & Hours

Salary: $50,000 per year. M-F, 9a-5p with non‑traditional evening and weekend hours required at times as well.

Working At NYAP
  • NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
  • Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
  • 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule), Tuition Assistance, and Work Anniversary Trips!
  • Peace Leave
  • Parental Leave
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 youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s 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
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
  • Must have night and weekend availability as needed.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
  • Candidate must obtain required car insurance bodily injury 100,000/300,000.
  • A willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours in the service of 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 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, smartphones 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!

www.nyap.org/employment

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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

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