Family Case Manager

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Family Case Manager role to join our Care Management Team in Columbus, Ohio. This position works under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor or designee, making a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family of origin, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy, professional services, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community. NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value. The organization has been serving communities and clients since 1978, continually expanding and developing new and innovative programs for communities and families in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. NYAP is dedicated to providing support to its employees who are compassionate and dedicated to serving clients and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution
A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, 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.
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes or revises the Family Risk Assessment with all family members that live in the home to assess strengths and needs, risk of harm to the child/children and monitors child safety.
Maintains contact with families through regular, planned, and unannounced visitations.
Provides case management, transportation, parent education, counseling, community resource linkage, advocacy, and other professional services.
Participates in administrative and court reviews of the case plan and other court proceedings.
Works with Foster Care Programs to coordinate visits with the Foster Treatment Coordinator.
Pursues permanent custody and planning for adoption or other permanent substitute care for children who cannot be returned to their birth families.
Performs duties on-call as outlined in on-call description when called upon to respond to after-hour emergencies.
Travels daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Utilize Children Welfare Best Practice Principles in decision-making.
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Benefits

Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered!
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave
Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
Flexible Hours
Mileage Reimbursement