Advocacy Coordinator (Licensed)

MYSI CORPORATION•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Advocacy Coordinator (Licensed) you will provide case management, serve as a positive role model, while assisting clients in making healthy life choices that promote favorable wellbeing outcomes. The Advocacy Coordinator will carry a caseload of clients and will formulate assessments(s) of the emotional, social and mental health needs of the youth, at the time of case assignment and will provide supplemental case management and face to face advocacy services. The ideal candidate must possess maturity, excellent written and oral communication skills, be flexible, and possess a DCFS Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field of study with at least 2 years of professional case management experience in a residential, transitional or shelter care program, family welfare agency, or in related youth service programs.
CWEL (permancy) - Child Welfare Employee Licensure Program.
Strong technical and analytical skills, problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and/or other communities facing disparities.
Ability to work with DCFS, courts, and other social service systems.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Handle sensitive and confidential materials.
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check as required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385 (Background Checks), submit fingerprinting and meet transportation requirements.
Valid driver's license and proof of valid auto insurance.
Access to a vehicle for youth transportation and outreach counseling during scheduled work shift.

Nice To Haves

CERAP (Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol) preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for complying with ongoing training per Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other governing bodies.
Provide casework services for each youth as they transition through the program, using counseling and other supportive methods, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the natural family.
Prepare records, reports, and file materials as required by DCFS.
Attend court hearings, prepare and file all court documents within required timeframes including, but not limited to Administrative Case Review (ACR)/ Quarterly Discharge Planning/Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM).
Responsible for scheduling all medical appointments and transporting clients to and from residential settings.
Manage many aspects of client’s lives with an emphasis placed on protecting their interests and well being.
Conduct visits with youth that include the on going assessment of youth safety, permanency and well being.
This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
Travel on a regular basis to external parties and visit programs weekly.
Maintain updated Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS) and Uniform Incident Reports (UIR's).
Complete other duties as assigned.