Bilingual Family Advocate

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•DeKalb, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a Bilingual Family Advocate to work alongside the Center for Adolescents and Families staff to implement targeted services that support the family unit, DCFS alumni and other adults in the community in accordance to the Family Advocacy Center's program plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services required
Bilingual (English and Spanish) Required
Minimum two years’ experience in case management, facilitation, and Youth/Family services
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills
Detail oriented, organized and focused
Daily access to reliable car and must meet agency's vehicle insurance requirements (100,000/300,000 bodily liability car insurance)
Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekend and evening hours
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required.
Enthusiastic self-starter
The ability to engender trust and create reciprocal relationships with DCFS participating agencies and case workers.
The ability to complete all necessary recordkeeping, reports, and compliance data for DCFS.
The ability to work independently and as a team member
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies
Facilitate Anger Management, Parenting and Financial Literacy classes
Schedule and conduct in person intake and assessment sessions with program participants
Assist parents/caregivers to strengthen their family connection and communication
Provide support and guidance to parents/caregivers whose youth are involved with substance abuse and other risky behaviors
Community networking and outreach by working with different community agencies.
Attend meetings and trainings as required by the organization
Work in conjunction with program and agency staff to create and implement supportive and healthy programs for parents/caregivers and their families
Provide referral services to families
Advocate for the family/families when appropriate
Maintain up to date documentation of all activities as required by state and federal guidelines
Maintain program records in accordance to program policies and procedures
Schedule and conduct home visits as required by program
Travel within the communities served to deliver programmatic services
Attend all professional development training required