Family Services Coordinator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•New Philadelphia, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the Family Services Coordinator works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families served. The position works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the goal of living safely and successfully in the community. The coordinator provides community-based services to youth and families, including in-home support, transportation, parenting education, counseling, referrals, and advocacy. The role coordinates and monitors services, supports safety and stability, and assists with family reunification or other permanent living arrangements consistent with each youth’s case plan. The position requires daily travel and availability to work two evenings each week until 7:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Valid professional license as required and acceptable under state or contract regulations.
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in service of families and persons served.
Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Demonstrated tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Ability to work effectively with, and be respectful and sensitive toward, people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficiency using desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and a good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Availability to work two evenings each week until 7:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

Two years of work experience providing direct services to youth and families is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively support, represent, and extend the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Provide in-home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, community resource referrals, advocacy, and other social service interventions to youth and families.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Complete required documentation and trainings in a timely manner.
Coordinate and monitor community services for youth and families, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
Regularly review and modify youth-based plans to support progress toward written plan goals.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
Assist with family reunification or stabilization efforts, or another permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to ensure youth safety and stability.
Achieve established productivity thresholds.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities monthly or quarterly.
Participate in the weekly supervision process.