Foster Care Child Welfare Specialist- CWEL Licensed

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

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!

Our Matteson team is seeking an engaging, passionate, and experienced Child Welfare Specialist with CWEL Licensure to support foster parents, youth and families.

Child Welfare Specialists work with integral service team to deliver specialized services to youth in coordination with Department of Children and Family Services.

We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families.

We offer an impressive total compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off.

You are our ideal candidate if:

• You enjoy building relationships and have strong organizational skills.
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Current and valid CWEL Licensure.
• You have two years of direct experience in the field of human services.
• You’re a people person and naturally build genuine relationships with those around you.
• You’re an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• You are a time management pro.
• You’re proficient with technology and are comfortable learning new things, and do so quickly.
• You have managed scheduling, budgeting, and social media in the past.
• You are respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and racial backgrounds.
• You are flexible and can be responsive to serve our community.
• You have the capacity to care and still remain objective and professional.

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

www.nyap.org/employment

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it!  The possibilities are endless!

COVID-19 Considerations:

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

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is a not-for-profit 501(3)c organization that has provided cost effective, community based services and support to children, youth, and families since 1978. NYAP provides a wide array of services to youth and families in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, and Louisiana.

NYAP is committed to supporting and protecting youth and families and strengthening the communities they serve. We provide opportunities and resources to youth and families through our innovative programs and services. NYAP strongly supports and offers guidance to our dedicated foster parents, work hard to build community support and advocate with public agencies and officials on behalf of youth and families.

Become a part of the NYAP family! We offer company sponsored training such as CPR/CPI, along with the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company-paid Long Term Disability Insurance and a $50,000 Life Insurance Policy, as well as a generous paid time off policy.

For more information visit www.nyap.org