Foster Care Treatment Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program is hiring for a full-time Foster Care Treatment Coordinator/Foster Parent Recruiter.

Hours vary to include evenings and weekends.

Salary - $45,000.00 annually.

• 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.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule), Tuition Assistance, and Work Anniversary Trips.
• Peace Leave
• Parental Leave
• Mileage reimbursement.

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.

• 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 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.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
• Conducts public relations activities in the communities where NYAP resides on behalf of the foster care program through the media, publications and other initiatives outlined in the state/regional recruitment plan.
• Works to produce flyers, advertising, and informational brochures for use in public relations activities.
• Works directly with community leaders in fostering the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program.
• Works directly with potential foster parents in meeting state pre-service training requirements.
• Works directly with potential foster parents in assisting them with completing all paperwork necessary to become a foster parent with the National Youth Advocate Program regarding the regulations set forth by the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Works directly with existing foster parents in the recertification process by helping them maintain their eligibility to serve children as a foster parent with the National Youth Advocate Program.
• Serve as a resource coordinator in helping foster parents seek all training opportunities available to them through the National Youth Advocate Program and in the community.
• Assist in the placement process and successful matching of youth and foster parents based on the needs of referred youth and the level of training, strengths and expertise of the foster family.
• Develop and implement an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports of community actions and response to the appropriate Director or her/his designee.
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality…