Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) of America

Family and Youth Specialist

Dayton, OH

Job Description

Responsible for the case management functions of a caseload of foster youth and respective foster homes in ourDayton division.

This will be accomplished through the following:

  • Review referrals of youth to determine if and where the placement may occur. Communicate with the foster parent/s to discuss the potential placement of the referral, working in conjunction with the intake process used by the state and division.
  • Coordinate home visits for the youth with all appropriate parties. Discuss all relevant issues pertaining to the youth in care with foster parent/s, youth, school officials, natural parents, placing agency and other appropriate parties involved with the youth according to policy, regulations and best practice standards. Complete inventories of property for each youth and ensure foster parents are updating inventories.
  • Attend hearings and semi-annual review for all youth assigned to caseload. Assist with enrolling youth in school and attends Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings. Assure that health care needs of youth are being realized including medical, dental, vision and hearing as well as special needs. Provide after care for 90 days or as required by contract.
  • Complete assessments as required by state rules, agency policies, and/or contract requirements. Assessments may include psychosocial assessments, Diagnostic Assessment Forms, and independent living skills assessments.
  • Prepare Individualized Treatment Plan (IAP, ISP etc.), DAF's, and Mental Health Individualized Services Plans according to established time frames involving all appropriate parties as required by policy and regulations of the state.
  • Timely document outcome of home visits, support sessions, interaction with parties involved in the youth's care and incidents as required by policy, regulations and contract requirements. Prepare and submit timely all required company, RFP, program, referral agency and regulatory reports, PARS, progress notes, and billing tickets. Compile profile using pre and post assessment tools for outcome measures. Report census information to DOM/finance department for billing and foster parent payroll as indicated.
  • Maintain contact with referral agency caseworker using discharge reports, Diagnostic Assessment forms, telephone calls, and incident reports in addition to regularly scheduled and required written reports.
  • Review all youth and foster home files pertaining to caseload as part of the quality improvement process.

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies, or other approved related field of human services

Licensure Requirements:

  • LSW or LPC is required

Experience Requirements:

  • Two years of relevant experience is required with above listed degrees, and experience in child welfare preferred. Five years of relevant experience required with related field of human service degrees.

Skill Requirements:

  • Strong organizational skills to prioritize workload
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Demonstrated skill of writing treatment plans, case notes, etc.
  • Operate a computer in regards to Microsoft Office and agency database system

Company Overview

Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) of America is a leading national nonprofit organization providing a full continuum of services for youth in the child welfare, behavioral health, and juvenile justice systems. Founded in 1984, SAFY ( provides nationally-recognized family and children services in 28 offices across eight states including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas and Nevada.

SAFY is committed to facilitating the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families who have experienced crisis. Mindful of the profound impact trauma has on the development and healing processes, we offer a broad range of programming from early intervention and prevention, home-based or community-based interventions, out-of-home placements, reunification and aftercare services for more than 18,700 vulnerable children and families. Our comprehensive services include treatment foster care, adoption, emergency and runaway services, mental health services, in-home services, independent living, developmental disability services, juvenile offender programs, aftercare, special medical services and teen parent programs.

Benefits Overview

SAFY offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision, $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Short & Long Term disability, Pre-taxed Flex Spending, 401k & Defined Contribution Plan, 11 Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Outstanding Awards & Recognitions, and Vacation & Sick accruals your very first day!

For more information and to apply, visit our website, EOE.