Youth And Family Support Coordinators

Program Overview:

JCCA is seeking qualified Youth and Family Support Coordinators to join our Residential Treatment Campus, offering a safe and supervised setting for at risk youth, ages 5-21. The Youth and Family Support Coordinator will be part of a new initiative known as Families First, designed to increase community/family-based programming, most specifically preventive services, so that families get the support they need for their children to remain at home. The program aims to reduce the amount of time a youth is in residential care and return children to a family-based setting as quickly as possible.

Position Summary:

The Youth and Family Support Coordinator will provide direct supervision to staff who are charged with ensuring a structured, strength-based relationship between the Residential Treatment Team and Parent/Caregiver for the benefit of the youth. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Coordinator will supervise a team that consists of Youth Advocates, Parent Advocates, Aftercare Case Managers and Family Support Specialists.

• Remote work days available

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure team members are assisting families with achieving their goals pertaining to skill building, coaching, transitional support from residential, self-advocacy, self-efficacy, empowerment and/or community connections
• Support teams in coaching and modeling self-advocacy, self-efficiency, and empowerment skills for youth and parents
• Provide direct supervision and support to the Youth Advocate, Parent Advocate, Aftercare Case Manager and Family Support Specialist
• Oversee the efforts of team members as they provide support to families in learning and practicing strategies to strengthen their child’s mental, and physical development
• Develop systems to monitor the families progress in achieving goals detailed in the plan
• Assist with collaboration and coordination between the interdisciplinary Residential Treatment Team and Family Support Team
• Support implementation of relevant groups and events for youth and families to support their transition from residential to the community

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or related field; license is required - limited permit accepted upon hire
• Must demonstrate the ability to collaborate with client and teams that are culturally and professionally diverse
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new platforms
• Agree to practice according to the Family Peer Advocate Code of Ethics
• Solid organizational and follow-up skills are required