Treatment Foster Care Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program • Sharonville, OH

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About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a full-time Treatment Coordinator to join its Foster Care Team in Columbus, Ohio. Treatment Coordinators work in the community as part of an integral service team. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, the coordinator works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners to provide advocacy and support toward the goal of living safely and successfully in the community. The role includes coordinating and monitoring clinical and community services, providing mental health and other evidence-based services, and supporting family reunification and stabilization. Bilingual ability is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours as needed, including at least two evenings per week.
• 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.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Nice To Haves

• Valid and active LSW license.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services and other evidence-based clinical services as required.
• Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor community clinical services for youth and families, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
• Regularly review and modify youth-based plans.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with foster parents and families of origin.
• Assist with family reunification and stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or another permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Half-day Fridays during the summer.
• Comprehensive healthcare packages for employees and their families.
• Paid parental leave.
• CEUs and ongoing training and education.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Supervision hours.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Flexible hours.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone allowance.
• Productivity bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level