at National Youth Advocate Program in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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
+ Pet Insurance
+ 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: Clinician Reporting Relationship: Lead Clinician Salary: $60,000 Position Title: Lead Clinical Counselor/ Clinician (Clinical Team Leader) Reporting Relationship: Program Director Position Summary The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) provides culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, comprehensive services to children in the care and custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). NYAP is looking for a Lead Clinical Counselor (Clinician) to work with children who are fleeing their country of origin and arrive in the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian. Arriving children are temporarily placed across different programs in the US, and then released to sponsors in local communities across the country. NYAP works in collaboration with Federal agencies to provide clinical services to arriving minors, so they can be reunified with caregivers in the US. RESPONSIBILITIES The Lead Clinician – JOR/LTFC 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;
+ Oversee clinical and/or counseling services delivery for unaccompanied children and provide oversight for the unaccompanied child’s mental and emotional health;
+ Provide supervision, guidance and consultation to assigned clinicians, perform case assignments and occasionally maintain a limited caseload;
+ Ensure clinical assessments are completed within allotted ORR timeframes;
+ Complete weekly audit of clinicians’ documentation, ensuring both ORR and CQI compliance;
+ Act as Program clinical POC for assigned Federal Field Specialist, Case Coordinator and Contract Field Specialist;
+ Lead and conduct clinical pre staffing process with clinicians assigned to supervision, and other case management staff;
+ Attend case staffing(s) with Case Coordinators, Federal Field Specialists and other ORR stakeholders as needed;
+ Coordinate and oversee clinical service requirements including individual, group counseling, and family sessions;
+ Actively participate in the delivery of Orientation for children in care;
+ Participate in treatment team activities for complex cases;
+ Work with program administration, case managers, medical and educational staff in identifying best ongoing case management practices, while maintaining a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment;
+ Work to ensure children in care are provided mental health referrals and clinical services pursuant to ORR Policy Guide Section 3 and corresponding MAP Section 3;
+ Attend and provide clinician related trainings, including sexual abuse, sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual behavior, prevention of sexual abuse and Interim Final Rule (IFR) trainings;
+ Act as SME for Program on matters related to mental health, child welfare best practices and sponsor reunification process, this includes SME knowledge of ORR Field Guidance(s) and implementation;
+ Coordinate clinical and family reunification services for children, including active involvement in discharge planning;
+ Actively participate in documenting safety plans and Post 18 age out plans;
+ Oversee and/ or actively participate in the process of reporting significant incidents (SIRs) in accordance with existing policies and procedures,
+ Ensure maintenance of UC electronic and physical files, including uploading documents in UC Portal, Evolve, and maintaining the corresponding physical file;
+ Work and supervise on call and after hour schedules for clinical staff (including weekends) for new intakes, discharges and emergencies;
+ 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;
+ Establish and maintain a strong relationship with assigned foster parents, including ongoing contact with foster parents and assisting during emergency/ crisis situations;
+ Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis;
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:+ Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or comparable behavioral science field, or other relevant degree or equivalent experience; from an accredited institution;
+ 5 years of direct clinical work experience, 2 years post graduate. Direct service with youth and families strongly preferred;
+ Excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Critical assessment and analysis skills. Motivated, organized, flexible and able to navigate multiple service priorities. Ability to work under stress and multitasking.
+ 2 years of supervisory experience;
+ A valid advanced professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations;
+ Demonstrated commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families.
+ Bilingual English/Spanish fluency strongly preferred;
+ Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
OTHER SKILLS:+ Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
+ 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.
The qualified candidate will 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. 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account