Bilingual Clinician - JOR

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.

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 10 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule), and Work Anniversary Trips!

Bilingual Required

Position Overview

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Lead Clinician or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the youth and families served. This position provides clinical and/or counseling services for children in care and provides oversight for the child’s mental and emotional health. This position works closely with youth, foster parents, case managers, and educators providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support.

Responsibilities

The Clinician position may include the following, as well as other duties assigned:

• Actively support, represent, and extend the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Conduct mental health assessments and provide ongoing individual and group counseling services.
• Provide 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.
• Complete all required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Provide ongoing and individual counseling services
• Screen for human trafficking concerns, and provides crisis intervention services. 
• Regularly review and modify individual service plans in collaboration with case management team to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationship with foster parents.
• Assist in placement efforts with the youth’s sponsor or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participate in weekly supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, or comparable behavioral science field, from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of direct clinical work experience. Direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Experience working with family reunification.
• A valid advanced 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.
• 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Fluency.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, 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

COVID-19 Considerations:

We are safely and successfully working out in the community and in-home settings.

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.

Did YOU go into human services work to help people?

Were YOU driven to serve youth and families of your community?

Are YOU collaborative and innovative?

Are YOU passionate about serving others?

Are YOU energized when you see a child flourish?

If so, the National Youth Advocate Program is looking for YOU!

If this describes YOU, please apply and our talent acquisition team will review your experience and credentials.

www.nyap.org/employment

COVID-19 Considerations:

We are safely and successfully working out in the community and in group home settings.

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families.  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off.  If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

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.