Foster Care Team Lead

Job Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: Vienna, WV 26105Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Shift: FirstJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Foster Care Team Lead

 

Candidate can be based out of Wheeling or Parkersburg and will cover both regions.

Candidate must hold one of the following: LSW, LGSW, or LCSW

Compensation starting at $48,000.00

 

 

Position Summary

 

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.

 

 

Working At NYAP

 

• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 22 days off each year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Friday Summer hours
• Work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Peace Leave

 

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

The Team Leader will perform duties including, but not limited to:

 

• 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.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• 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.
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