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Posted : Wednesday, June 26, 2024 08:59 AM
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*
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 * 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.
*Position Title:* Social Worker *Reporting Relationship: *ORR Director *Position Summary* The Social Worker will be responsible for all daily operation and administrative tasks for those contracts, serving as a key point of contact for customers in resolving issues, conducting research when assigned by the Director.
Provides general, administrative, and technical support for assigned contracts to include filing, creating and/or maintaining spreadsheets and reports.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality for daily business decisions and operational functions.
*RESPONSIBILITIES* The Social Worker will perform duties including, but not limited to: * Coordinate with on staff shelter POCs for ensuring that UAC are able to meet with Remote Case Managers.
* Work in conjunction with Data Entry Specialists and Remote Case Managers to obtain additional information regarding cases * Perform liaison functions with members of the corporate TPG staff to support on-site personnel * Perform administrative tasks such as printing, scanning, emailing, creating memos, reports or other as needed requests.
* Track and maintain case information in conjunction with Case Manager * Assist in purchasing or procuring additional services needed to support on site shelter operation.
* Organized, works with a sense of urgency and is a deadline-driven self-started capable of juggling multiple priorities at once and executing each to completion despite obstacles.
* Proficiency to easily listen to verbal communication and transcribe and translate that information in to clear written error-free communication.
* Demonstrated ability to service a diverse group of clients, to include refugees or other minority families * Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
* Proven experience and high level of comfortability operating technology and learning new software applications.
* Performs other duties as requested.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* * Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent experience in a professional setting required.
* Two to three years’ government contracting, administrative and customer service experience.
* Results-oriented with demonstrated experience in strategic thinking, innovation, and flexibility in dealing with changing environments.
* Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required * Stellar written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a clear, timely and effective manner.
* Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
*OTHER SKILLS* * A passion to be involved in high-impact work that makes a difference.
* A drive for excellence and continual improvement.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
* Enthusiastic self-starter.
* Strong organizational and administrative skills.
* Works well independently and as a team member.
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.
*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 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 Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * social services: 1 year (Required) Language: * Spanish (Required) Work Location: In person
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 * 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.
*Position Title:* Social Worker *Reporting Relationship: *ORR Director *Position Summary* The Social Worker will be responsible for all daily operation and administrative tasks for those contracts, serving as a key point of contact for customers in resolving issues, conducting research when assigned by the Director.
Provides general, administrative, and technical support for assigned contracts to include filing, creating and/or maintaining spreadsheets and reports.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality for daily business decisions and operational functions.
*RESPONSIBILITIES* The Social Worker will perform duties including, but not limited to: * Coordinate with on staff shelter POCs for ensuring that UAC are able to meet with Remote Case Managers.
* Work in conjunction with Data Entry Specialists and Remote Case Managers to obtain additional information regarding cases * Perform liaison functions with members of the corporate TPG staff to support on-site personnel * Perform administrative tasks such as printing, scanning, emailing, creating memos, reports or other as needed requests.
* Track and maintain case information in conjunction with Case Manager * Assist in purchasing or procuring additional services needed to support on site shelter operation.
* Organized, works with a sense of urgency and is a deadline-driven self-started capable of juggling multiple priorities at once and executing each to completion despite obstacles.
* Proficiency to easily listen to verbal communication and transcribe and translate that information in to clear written error-free communication.
* Demonstrated ability to service a diverse group of clients, to include refugees or other minority families * Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
* Proven experience and high level of comfortability operating technology and learning new software applications.
* Performs other duties as requested.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* * Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent experience in a professional setting required.
* Two to three years’ government contracting, administrative and customer service experience.
* Results-oriented with demonstrated experience in strategic thinking, innovation, and flexibility in dealing with changing environments.
* Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required * Stellar written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a clear, timely and effective manner.
* Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
*OTHER SKILLS* * A passion to be involved in high-impact work that makes a difference.
* A drive for excellence and continual improvement.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Sensitivity to cultural diversity.
* Enthusiastic self-starter.
* Strong organizational and administrative skills.
* Works well independently and as a team member.
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.
*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 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 Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * social services: 1 year (Required) Language: * Spanish (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : (614) 487-3888
• Location : Gurnee, IL
• Post ID: 9062090059
