Company

National Youth Advocate ProgramSee more

addressAddressLubbock, TX
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryEducation/Training

Job description

Job Details
Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Lubbock, TX
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    4 Year Degree
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Category:    Nonprofit - Social Services
Career Opportunity

 

Working At NYAP

  • Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
  • 22 Days Off Each Year!
  • Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage reimbursement for some positions
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
  • Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
  • Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule)
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Work Anniversary Trips!

 

Position Overview

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, 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.

 

Responsibilities

  • Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
  • Provides case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
  • Travels daily, to provide community-based 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.
  • Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
  • Regularly reviews and modifies youth based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
  • Assists 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.
  • Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
  • Maintain a regular self-care routine.
  • Schedule dedicated self-care time in consultation with the ED/Clinical Director.
  • Participate in directed professional development opportunities.
  • Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
  • Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s 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.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
  • 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.
  • 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.

 

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

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978.  We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different 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 we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that.  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.

 

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National Youth Advocate Program

Lubbock, TX
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