Are you passionate about helping families and making a positive impact in your community? We are looking for a friendly and compassionate individual to join our team as a Family Support Worker.
In this role, you will provide essential support and guidance to families in need, helping them navigate challenges and promote healthy development.
Status: Part-Time HourlyFLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of Position: Family Support Workers will provide and coordinate services for children and families as guided by Individualized Service Plans (ISP). They will adhere to the YAP wraparound advocacy model of service with the integration of interventions deemed appropriate by the ISP and maintain fidelity to both YAP's model and the interventions selected for each family. Family Support Workers will carry a caseload of no more than six (6) families each. They will report to the Supervisor and Program Director.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in the field of social work, psychology, human and child development, counseling, sociology, or a related field, from a college or university accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations of the US. • Minimum of one (1) year of associated experience • Experience working with high-risk youth and families preferred • Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills • Basic computer skills needed
Position Requirements:
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance coverage • Bilingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus
Benefits Available:
• Voluntary Dental • Voluntary Vision • UNUM Supplemental Benefits • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Direct Deposit • Competitive Weekly Pay • Flexible Schedule
Travel: Willing to travel throughout Jefferson and Shelby County
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.
Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems.
We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.