Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, USA
3 days ago
Family Services Coordinator
**Full-time Family Services Coordinator** **M-F 9-5 with some non-traditional evening hours 2-3 nights per week.** **Salary - $47,000- $52,000 per year** **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. **Working At NYAP** + **Summer Hours (Friday afternoons off)** + **Flexible** schedules + **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 insurance + Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k) + Tuition Assistance + Work Anniversary Trips + Peace Leave + Mileage reimbursement for some positions **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.** + **2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred with Bachelor's Degree.** + Must have flexible availability as needed. + Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record. + 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 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. **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 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. _Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy._ **Who we are** **Who We Are:** **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.** **We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.** **_An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans_** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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