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National Youth Advocate Program Bilingual Lead Clinician - JOR in Naperville, Illinois
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.
33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
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
Why Work with Us? Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!
The Lead Clinician provides mentoring, coordinates clinical services, trains new clinicians, provides clinical supervision to the clinical team, and provides case consultation and support to the cross-functional team on behalf of the minors in care of the assigned program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Lead Clinician 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 training to the assigned clinical team, including training new clinicians and being aware of updated or new required policies, procedures, or other requirements.
Facilitate clinical supervision of the clinical team at the assigned program Team.
Manage caseloads of the clinical team.
Approve clinical documentation, and ensure all required documentation is complete accurately and timely.
Complete all required training and ensure the clinical team complete all required training in a timely manner.
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.
Provides case consultation and support to employees within the assigned program on a daily basis.
Provides case consultation and support to the cross-functional team that supports the safety, well-being, and eventual release of minors to the care of a foster or sponsor family.
Performs other duties as requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in social work or comparable behavioral science field, from an accredited institution
Must be licensed to provide clinical services and clinical supervision in the state where the care provider is located.
Two (2) years of postgraduate direct clinical service delivery experience.
Must have clinical supervision experience.
Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to service and advocacy for youth and families.
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency
Driving personal vehicle in the performance of this job is required. Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle in good working order, and insurance with $100,000/$300,000 limits.
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.
The Lead Clinician will follow a team concept, support agency goals, and care embrace the philosophy of caring for people, connecting with communities, and promoting peace. The Lead Clinician must be able to effectively work with, and be respectful and sensitive to, persons from diverse cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.
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 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.