Kinship Care Coordinator
About The Position
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: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer! Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance
Requirements
- 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.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Works well independently and as a team member
- Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations
Responsibilities
- Complete initial walkthroughs, home study assessments, background checks, and all other required paperwork necessary to facilitate a Kinship Care Program placement.
- Educating 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
Benefits
- Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
- Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
- And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
