Treatment Foster Care Coordinator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Sharonville, OH

1d•$46,000 - $50,000

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a full-time Treatment Coordinator for its Foster Care Team. Treatment Coordinators work in the community as part of an integral service team, under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee. The role works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners to provide advocacy and support toward the goal of helping youth live safely and successfully in the community. The position involves providing community-based services, coordinating clinical and other supports, developing and reviewing youth-based plans, and helping families work toward reunification or another permanent living arrangement. The posting describes this as an entry-level opportunity and notes that bilingual ability is a plus. Compensation is listed as $46,000; $48,000 plus productivity bonus for unlicensed candidates; or $48,000–$50,000 plus productivity bonus for licensed candidates. Benefits are available to eligible employees as outlined by the organization’s benefit policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
Willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours as needed, including at least two evenings per week.
Proficiency using desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and 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 is preferred.
Bilingual ability is a plus.

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-based 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 assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.