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Family Preservation Services Supervisor

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

  • Denville, NJ
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    The FPS supervisor will supervise and support FPS Workers and FPS Specialists in the effective provision of intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement with need of intensive services to support reunification using the FPS program model. Summary of Position: Family Preservation Services (FPS) Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations of the Family Preservation Services program in their county, The FPS supervisor is responsible for promoting the philosophy, beliefs, and values of the NJ FPS program and ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures of the FPS program model.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDenville, NJ
    IndustryLegal Services
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1975
    Websitehttp://www.yapinc.org

    Description

    Status: Full-Time Salary

    FLSA Classification: Exempt

    Summary of Position: Family Preservation Services (FPS) Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations of the Family Preservation Services program in their county, The FPS supervisor is responsible for promoting the philosophy, beliefs, and values of the NJ FPS program and ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures of the FPS program model. The FPS supervisor will supervise and support FPS Workers and FPS Specialists in the effective provision of intensive, in-home crisis intervention, counseling, and skill-building for families with children at imminent risk of placement or in placement with need of intensive services to support reunification using the FPS program model.

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Education required
    • 5 years of proven experience in providing treatment services to families
    • Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
    • Strong knowledge of child welfare and family support services
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with and build rapport with families in crisis.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including families, community partners, and agency staff.
    • Proficiency in computer systems and software applications, including case management software and MS Office suite.
    • Experience using an electronic health record system (EHR) is a plus
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking is preferred.
    • Position requires reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance coverage.

    Benefits Available:

    • Medical/Prescription
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Short Term Disability
    • UNUM Supplemental Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
    • Pet Insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Holiday Pay
    • Weekly Pay
    • Direct Deposit

    Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

    About Company

    YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

    Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

    We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

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