• Job Description

  Req#: 349117

  Job Details

  Level: Entry

  Job Location: Columbus, OH

  Position Type: Full Time

  Education Level: 4 Year Degree

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

  Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

  Description

  Family Services Coordinator

  Compensation: Salary $45,000-$48,000

  Family Service Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community as part of an integral service team. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, 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

  - Flexible Schedule

  - 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

  - Half-day Fridays throughout the summer

  - Excellent Compensation

  - Competitive productivity requirements

  - Productivity Bonus

  - Healthcare Benefits for you and your family

  - Retirement Matching (401K)

  - Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)

  - Flexible Hours

  - Mileage Reimbursement

  - Phone Allowance

  - Student Loan Repayment Assistance

  - CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education

  Responsibilities

  • Must be available to work two evenings each week until 7:00PM.

  • Provides in home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, community resource referral, advocacy, and other social service interventions to the youth and family.

  • Travels daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families

  • Coordinates and monitors services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.

  • Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.

  • Assists in family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement.

  • Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.

  • Community based program but may go into the schools also.

  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.

  • A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours with afternoon and evening availability.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.

  • 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.

  Driving and Vehicle Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable personal transportation
  • Good driving record
  • Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

  If this describes YOU, please apply today!

  www.nyap.org/employment

  NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org

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

  Qualifications

  
  

  An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

• About the company

  We are National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP). We have a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families and have an abiding faith that every person has an innate ability to learn, grow and develop. We provide opportunities and resources to youth and families through our innovative programs and services, and we strongly support and offer guidance to our dedicated foster parents. We work hard to build community support and advocate with public agencies and officials on behalf of youth and families. We are united by our humanity and enriched by our diversity and are committed to supporting and protecting youth and families and to strengthening the communities we are proud to serve. We are NYAP.

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