Treatment Foster Care Coordinator
Pay: $45,000-50,000
This is a community based position. Travel and home visits are required.
Treatment 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:
- Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
- Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
- And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance
Responsibilities
• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, and other evidence based clinical services as required.
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates and monitors clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and 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.
Minimum Qualifications
•A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• LSW or license-eligible, preferred.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families preferred.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed.
• 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
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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.