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Foster Care Licensing CoordinatorYouth Advocate (sign-on bonus)National Youth Advocate Program • Vienna, Virginia, USA
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Foster Care Licensing CoordinatorYouth Advocate (sign-on bonus)

Foster Care Licensing CoordinatorYouth Advocate (sign-on bonus)

National Youth Advocate Program • Vienna, Virginia, USA
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Job Details

Experienced

Vienna WV

Full Time

4 Year Degree

Nonprofit - Social Services

Career Opportunity

We are looking for aLicensing Coordinator / Youth Advocate to join our Parkersburg WV NYAP team! This is a community-based position and does require going into homes as well as driving around within the community.

A Bachelors Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution is required.

Sign-on-bonus- $750 at hire and another $750 after 6 months of employment.

Compensation : $41000 / yr.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager or designee this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position is responsible for recruiting licensing and retaining quality foster homes ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs.

Working At NYAP

  • NYAPs commitment to doing what is best for children youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
  • Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as : PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
  • Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
  • Medical Dental and Vision insurancefor you and your family!
  • 22 Days Off Each Year!
  • Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
  • Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Work Anniversary Trips!
  • Peace leave
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Responsibilities

  • Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies.
  • Completes all required training in a timely manner.
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes.
  • Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of the youth entering foster care the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification of youth with the primary family.
  • Work with current former and prospective foster parents to recruit new foster families.
  • Responsible for the knowledge and implementation of all rules regulations and policies related to foster care.
  • Complete face to face meetings with each potential family within the first two weeks to answer questions and assist in the licensing process.
  • Assist all potential foster families in providing all required information and completing required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Meet with foster parents experiencing difficulty in the licensing process to remove barriers.
  • Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.
  • Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
  • Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
  • Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
  • Support foster parents including providing information education meetings support groups and one on one discussions.
  • Travels daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly / quarterly basis.
  • Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
  • Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
  • Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
  • Report incidents to state and supervisory agencies when appropriate.
  • Arrive timely for all scheduled transports and follow transportation schedule as detailed.
  • Ensure children and youth are transported according to prescribed safety protocols including use of child safety restraints.
  • Respond to emergencies and crises at the direction of the supervisor.
  • Document all activities in a timely manner including logging mileage and hours.
  • Assist in scheduling and arranging appointments.
  • Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
  • Report incidents to state and supervisory agencies when appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
  • 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
  • A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers families of origin and persons served.
  • A valid professional license as required by state law and / or regulatory bodies.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    • Driving and Vehicle Requirements

  • Valid drivers license
  • Reliable personal transportation
  • Good driving record
  • Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000 / $300000 bodily injury liability required.

    • Ready to make an impact Wed love to hear from you! Apply today and join our team!

    listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

    NYAP also requires all of our employees regardless of your title / position to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100000 / $300000. Please contact our HR department with questions or

    The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veterans

    Who we are

    Who We Are :

    National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas : Prevention / Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification / Permanency.

    If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

    We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who joinourteam!We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Motivational Interviewing,Crisis Intervention,Behavior Management,Intake Experience,Mediation Experience,Case Management,Child Protective Services,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Social Work,Word Processing

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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