Foster Care Treatment Advocate

Position Summary
The Treatment Advocate I works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth
Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

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 benefits for you and your family!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (half day Friday’s)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave

Responsibilities

The Treatment Advocate will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans with the client, caregiver(s), referring agency, caseworker, significant family member(s), and natural support.
• Identify resources and services in the community that may not be available through the internal service continuum.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths’ primary families or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Assist with completing intake documents for newly placed youth.
• Follow up with DFCS staff to ensure that intake documentation has been received and completed and signed as per state guidelines.
• Assist in completing initial visit’s for newly placed youth and weekly contacts for youth who are in there first 90 days.
• Assist ongoing and as needed with weekly contacts for MAX, MAAC and SMWO youth.
• Assist Parents with Coordination of Initial EPSDT Appointments.
• Assist with monitoring/ providing transportation for foster parents and youth for crisis and emergency respites/placement changes.
• Assist in coordinating respites for foster parents and youth
• Assist with meeting 24 hour contact requirement with youth where a CPS report has been made including  gathering statements and completing documentation for PVA
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
• Actively and directly engage with the youth to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED. Associate’s Degree in social services is preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Working, reliable telephone.
• 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

• 2 years’ experience working directly with youth and families is preferred.
• Works well independently and as a team member.
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
• Openness to traveling as needed.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

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.

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 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.

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 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.