Foster Care Treatment Coordinator II

National Youth Advocate Program, NYAP•Baton Rouge, LA

37d•$50,000 - $51,500

About The Position

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. Provides mentoring and support to employees within assigned department or program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution, Master's degree preferred.
Two years of experience working in direct service with youth and families required.
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 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 remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic,
religious, and racial backgrounds.
Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgement. Readily confers with supervisor in complex or unique situations.
Demonstrates strategic and critical thinking resulting in effective time and task management.
Demonstrated ability to coach others, transferring knowledge and information in easily understandable terms.
Capacity to interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrated capacity to remain objective yet connected, manages reactivity and self-regulates in response to challenges.
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 $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Responsibilities

Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Provides case management and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
Provides direct 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 training in a timely manner.
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.
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.