Foster Care Team Lead

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Vienna, WV

1d•$48,000

About The Position

This position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community. Provides mentoring, case consultation and support to employees within assigned department or program. Shift Hours: Monday – Friday, 9a - 5p; occasional evenings and weekends and on call as necessary.

Requirements

Degree in social work, or comparable human services field, from an accredited institution, Master’s degree preferred.
LSW, LGSW or LCSW required.
2 years of experience working in direct service with youth and families required.
Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families
A valid professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Nice To Haves

A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
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.

Responsibilities

Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Provides mentoring, case consultation, and support to program staff on a daily basis.
Travels as needed, to provide and support the provision of services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
Completes all required training in a timely manner.
Coordinates, facilitates and monitors services for the youth and families in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, independent living, crisis, and social services.
Works with program staff to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
Supports and assists program staff in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
Guides and supports program staff safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Actively participates in the regular supervision process.