Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Career Opportunity
Our Chicago, IL NYAP team is seeking a driven and passionate individual to work as an integral part of our CANEI (Constant and Never Ending Improvement) program. The individual in this role makes a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of youth and families.
Through intensive, home-based services, group-based sessions and a multi-dimensional approach, Living Skills Training and Service Learning Project, CANEI youth transform themselves by cultivating a sense of self, purpose and responsibility. They positively reconnect with others and live productively and respectfully in their community.
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 to supporting you 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.
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.
* Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities are offered on PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT, and many more!
* Student Loan Repayment Assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
* Competitive salaries and benefits include a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule), Tuition Assistance, and Work Anniversary Trips!
* Flexible Schedule
* Peace leave
Position 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 counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.
$600.00 retention bonus at 6 months.
Responsibilities
* Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
* Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, 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.
* Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
* 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.
* Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
* Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
Minimum Qualifications
* Master'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.
* A valid advanced professional license preferred: LPC, LCPC, LMFT, or LMSW preferred, or license-eligible.
* Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
* Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
* 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, smart phones 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
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.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
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.