Family Services Coordinator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Warren, OH

1d•$45,000 - $48,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
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.
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

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