Bilingual Family Advocate

Bilingual Family Advocate

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.

• 22 Days Off Each Year!

• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!

• Summer Hours ( Half day Friday's)

• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family!

• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)

• Work Anniversary Trips!

• Peace leave

• Mileage reimbursement

• Flexibility

• Tuition reimbursement

Position Summary

The Program Specialist EBI /Family Advocate is responsible for the implementation of a Parenting Services program aimed to assist families to develop skills and strategies to support the healthy development of their children and families. The Program Specialist works with families in their homes, conducting program orientation, intake, observations of family interaction, delivery of targeted services based on the family assessment and coaching parents to implement individualized parenting strategies and techniques. The Program Specialist implements evidence based practices following parenting curriculum. Program Specialist also serves as facilitator of group parenting classes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's Mission, Values and Philosophies.

• Assist with outreach and recruitment efforts to identify eligible families for the program

• Completes family intakes and family needs assessments and develop family service plans in conjunction with the family

• Conducts weekly home visits to the families' homes.

• Completes family assessments to determine individualized strategies and actions plans for each family

• Ensures each assigned family's progress and services are documented and assessed. Maintains family record, enters timely and complete case notes

• Ensures all program records are maintained in a confidential manner and site reports are timely, complete and accurate

• Teaches Parenting classes to assigned groups of parents/participants

• Assist in the preparation of program reports

• Participates in weekly supervision with program manager

• Performs all duties in accordance with personnel policies and fiscal guidelines

• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Social Work, Education or Psychology from an accredited school preferred. Bachelor's degree required.

• At least 3 years of professional experience working with low income, at risk families, and familiarity with evidence based intervention programs (EBI).

• Trained on Positive Parenitng Program (Triple P) preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency

• 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.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including at least 2 evening a week and Saturdays

OTHER SKILLS

• Demonstratea high degree of customer service and relationship building abilities.

• Excellentwrittenand verbal communication skills; strong project management, leadership, and team building skills.

• Abilityto work independently as well as part of an extended, cross functional team.

• Extensive travel within Cook and northern counties required. Access to reliable and insured vehicle required.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

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

Who We Are

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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.