Advocate

CASA DE AMPARO • Oceanside, CA

2d • $70,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Advocate

Provision of direct casework to former foster youth and support with daily operations and outreach for the Transitional Housing Program.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, child development, education, or equivalent degree in human services or behavioral science as determined by the Department is preferred. - Or a Bachelor’s Degree in a human services or a behavioral science from an accredited school.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a public or private child welfare social services setting
• At least three semester units or 100 days field practice or experience in a public or private social service agency setting
• At least nine semester units related to children and families or 18 months experience working with children and families
• Strong understanding of TAY development, the effects of trauma, California Title 22 regulations and San Diego County private/public social service agencies.
• Must be proficient in English and have clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct case management services to program participants.
• Delivers group education and support to program participants in formal monthly groups and/or makes connections and arrangements for guest educators.
• Delivers individual education and support to participants as a follow-up to group curriculum for transitional youth needing intensive education and support in specific areas.
• Adheres to county contract requirements and state Title 22 regulations.
• Collects data required for County’s Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports for participants on caseload and provides to Director of Transitional Housing.
• Assists Director of Transitional Housing with required outcome monitoring.
• Assists with required agency and County database entry and reports.
• Assists Director of Transitional Housing with database entry and reports.
• Assists Director of Transitional Housing with linkage to outside educational, financial, health, mental health, and employment resources.
• Provides outreach and presentations to referral sources regarding program services.
• Initiates connections with outside educational, financial support, health, community and employment resources to facilitate delivery of services.
• Facilitates development and maintenance of community partnerships.
• Shares information with program staff and participants on community resources.
• Interfaces with maintenance staff and apartment management staff.
• Oversees community service activities of participants.
• Provides initial and ongoing training to volunteers/Mentors in conjunction with Human Resources staff and Director of Transitional Housing.
• Refers and interfaces with mental health professionals as needed by participants.
• Completes case plan follow-up activities with participants.
• Serves as alternate staffing during absences/vacations as needed.
• Assists with roommate mediation and education to resolve or prevent roommate issues.
• Rotates with other Advocates and Transitional Living Program staff to be the 24/7 on-call staff for seven consecutive days. While on call, must be able to arrive to the New Directions Oceanside office within 45 minutes for emergency support.
• Meets with each client on their assigned case load at least one time per week and enters each client’s apartment at least 1 time per week, unless otherwise stated in an approved Behavioral Health Assessment Plan.
• Will complete all intake assessments/documents by required deadlines.
• Maintain written documentation, including client case notes, at the clinical standard of the field and enter all documentation into agency and County database on a weekly basis.
• If applicable to education and experience, provide individual and/or counseling services to program participants.
• Assists with apartment moves and cleaning of apartments as needed.
• Carryout program services within budget guidelines.
• Maintains cash and supply controls.
• Submits expense reports and mileage expense reports to Director of Transitional Housing.
• Collaborates with supervisor to assure delivery of casework services in compliance with contract, including reports and database input.
• Attends supervision and program meetings as required.
• Participates in overall program development, strategies for growth and evaluation.
• Assures that volunteer resources are used effectively within the program.
• Implements policies, goals, priorities, standards, and procedures as developed by staff and approved by the Board of Directors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees