Job description

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization! If you are passionate about working with children and have experience working with unaccompanied minors and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), we encourage you to apply for this position!

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.
• 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 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!

Position Title: Lead Clinical Counselor (Clinical Team Leader) - TFC

Reporting Relationship: Executive/State Director, Clinical Supervisor, Regional Manager

Position Summary

The Lead Clinical Counselor works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the youth and families served while working 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. The Lead Clinical Counselor provides mentoring, case consultation and support to employees within assigned department or program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Lead Clinical Counselor will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Provide mentoring, coordinate clinical services, train new clinical counselors, supervise clinical staff, and support to program staff on a daily basis.
• Travel 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.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner.
• Facilitate Clinical Supervision of Transitional Foster Care Clinical Team.
• Manage caseloads and approve clinical documentation
• Provide direction and supervision to Case Manager that supports the safety, well-being, and eventual release of each minor in NYAP’s care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in social work, or comparable behavioral science field, from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of direct clinical work experience, 2 years post graduate. Direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• A valid advanced professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
• Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency

OTHER SKILLS:

• Openness to working non-traditional hours and traveling as needed.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Possess a sincere desire and ability to advocate for youth facing behavioral health, educational, legal, development, and socio-economic challenges.

COVID-19 Considerations:

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization Policy and Procedures requires all employees, contractors, interns and volunteers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except to the extent an individual is eligible for an exemption or the policy and procedure is not applicable by law. The State of IL has a separate mandate. For more information contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and ORR liaisons. Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties but rather a reflection of typical work performed in that position.

If this is you visit us at www.nyap.org/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,300.00 - $69,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• East Dundee, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)
• Clinical Work: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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