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

The 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!
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education

Position Title: Clinical Counselor for Unaccompanied Minors - JOR

Reporting Relationship: Lead Clinical Counselor

Position Summary

The Clinical Counselor for NYAP’s La Jornada (The Journey) Program focusing on Transitional Foster works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the minors who have fled their country of origin and arrived in the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian. The Clinical Counselor works closely with minors, foster families, sponsor families, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Performing all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Responsible for following the assigned intake, placement, and discharge procedures including conducting/coordinating/reviewing/updating assigned assessments, service plans, screenings, forms, and packets and collecting and uploading assigned documents into NYAP’s electronic health record (EHR) system and the government’s database (UCP) within the mandatory timeframe.
• Writing required and additional progress notes for assigned responsibilities, and uploading progress notes and accompanying documents to NYAP’s electronic health record (EHR) system and the government’s database (UCP) within the mandatory timeframe.
• Performing and periodically reviewing minors’ risk assessments, behavior management assessments, safety/crisis plans, individual service plans, logs and other assessments and plans for the youth and uploading documents and progress notes to the EHR and UCP within required timeframe.
• Reviewing all documents, assessments, and plans with foster parents and sponsor families and ensure all documents, assessments, plans, and related progress notes are uploaded to the EHR and UCP within required timeframe.
• Providing appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Traveling to foster family and sponsor homes and other community based organizations to provide in-home services to, and on behalf of, minors and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating and monitoring services for the minors and family in the community, including but not limited to, medical, educational, psychological, and social services.
• Screening for human trafficking concerns, and providing crisis intervention services.
• Assisting in placement efforts with the minors’ sponsor or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the minors’ case plans.
• Performing other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work, or comparable behavioral science field, from an accredited institution.
• Possesses LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, or LPC licensure status
• Direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
• A willingness to potentially work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.

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: $50,500.00 - $56,000.00 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 Chicago, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPC, LMSW, or equivalent license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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