Behavioral Health Respite Team Leader

Job Details Level: Management Job Location: Columbus, OH Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: First Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services Description Behavioral Health Respite Team Leader; LSW or LPC Compensation: $50,000-$55,000.

Position Summary:Are you a licensed social worker seeking to expand your skills into a macro role?

The Behavioral Health Respite Team Leader may be the opportunity you are seeking!

NYAP is seeking individuals who have an interest in working with multiple organizational programs, including the afterschool and summer camp programs, and managing the Behavioral Health Respite team.

Working at NYAP * 22 Days of Paid Time Off * 11 Paid Holidays * Half-Day Fridays during the summer * Parental Leave * Mileage reimbursement * Phone reimbursement * Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance after 30 days of employment for qualifying loans * Free supervision for those employees seeking Independent Licensure hours Responsibilities * Provides mentoring, case consultation, and support to respite team staff on a daily basis.

* Travels as needed, to provide and support the provision of services to youth and families.

* Matches Youth with BHR staff * Screens BHR referrals * Coordinates, facilitates and monitors services for the youth and families in the community, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, independent living, crisis, and social services.

* Coordinates overnight behavioral health respite with foster families * Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.

* Supports and assists program staff in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth's primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth's case plan.

* Guides and supports program staff safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.

* A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours * Supports the expansion of BHR programs to additional counties Minimum Qualifications * Degree in social work, or comparable human services field, from an accredited institution * A valid professional license as preferred; LSW or LPC.

* Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families * 2 years of experience working in direct service with youth and families required.

* 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.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Qualifications An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans