Foster Parent Licensing Coordinator

YOU go into human services work to help people?

Are YOU passionate about engaging others?

Are YOU looking for a flexible position?

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

The NYAP Cleveland team is seeking an engaging, passionate, and flexible Licensing Coordinator to support our foster families. A person in this role will engage and meet the needs of onboarding foster parents so that they are successful in the foster parent licensing process. They will work in conjunction with other types of social workers and foster parent recruiters.

You are our ideal candidate if:

• You have a degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• You have 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• You have a valid professional license: Ohio LSW or LPC with Tier I or Tier II assessor credentials
• You have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• You're willing to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• You have the capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• You are respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious and racial backgrounds. 
• You are comfortable with public speaking.
• You are proficient with technology and are comfortable learning new things and do so quickly. 

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

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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, Louisiana and Nevada.

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