Kinship Care Coordinator

Full Time Salary Range: $40,000.00 to $45.000.00

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 serve. 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.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! 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.

Working At NYAP

NYAP's 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.

Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!

22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule), Tuition Assistance, and Work Anniversary Trips!

Responsibilities

• Complete initial walkthroughs, home study assessments, background checks, and all other required paperwork necessary to facilitate a Kinship Care Program placement.
• Education the kinship placements on reunification efforts and setting appropriate boundaries with the parents of the of the child(ren) placed in their care
• Develop safety plans with kinship placements as necessary
• Document all contact with clients and collaterals, and complete case activities
• Engage families, assess the needs related to skill training, provide education, demonstrate resource enhancement, and develop a supportive relationship with families
• Teach and provide support through demonstration, modeling, written materials, videos, and parent groups
• Establish connections for families with necessary resources, and use listening, interviewing, and problem solving techniques
• Coordinate with the assigned Social Worker to develop a service plan and assess the achievement of service goals and teach home management techniques and monitors client’s progress toward treatment goals
• Complete unannounced home visits to monitor in home safety plans and provide safety services for all children and families
• Coordinate, organize and order all car seats used by Family Services and ensure the safety of each seat

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Worker or a related Human Services field
• Two years’ professional experience working in kinship care programs
• Knowledge of Kinship Care Best Practice Models and Utilization of Navigator Equipment
• 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.

Other Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Works well independently and as a team member
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situation

Apply today!

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COVID-19 Considerations:

We are safely and successfully working out in the community and in-home setting

Covid-19 Vaccination Note

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization policy and procedure requires all employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Documentation will be required. Except to the extent an individual is eligible for an exemption or the policy and procedure is not applicable by law. The State of IL has a separate mandate, For More Information Click Here. Or please contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888.

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org

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.

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

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

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.