Intensive Family Coordinator

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Town of Poughkeepsie, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Family Coordinator will provide a professional level of case management services as well as direct advocacy services to a caseload of families. The Intensive Family Coordinator will be responsible for completing family assessments and creating individualized service plans. The Intensive Family Coordinator will report to the Director of the Program. Successful applicants will possess outstanding people skills, creativity, and energy as well as expertise of Dutchess County and its resources. Intensive Family Coordinator provides a professional level of case management services as well as direct advocacy services to a caseload of families. Intensive Family Coordinator will be responsible for completing family assessments, recruiting foster parents, completing home studies for the referring authority, locating family resources, and creating individualized service plans. Case management services including intakes, safety planning, team meetings, ISP development 24/7 support, case contacts, and case record documentation in keeping with state regulations. Travel will be necessary as well as willingness to work nights and weekends and provide 24/7 crisis support to the caseload.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Experience working with at youth
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage