Family Advisor

Jefferson County•Golden, CO

3d•$31 - $33

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: Jeffco Division of Children, Youth, Families, and Adult Protection (CYFAP) is a consensus based/collective decision-making organization with the majority of decisions and plans related to enhancements of our practice and work culture being made in committees. Just as we want to hear the voices of all CYFAP staff through their participation in committees, we want to hear the voices of individuals with lived experience as we make practice and policy decisions. Individuals with lived experience in child welfare as a parent, youth or both will become active and equal members of the CYFAP Steering Committee to bring their voice, experience and passion to actively help CYFAP to continue to change our child welfare system to better meet the needs and enhance outcomes of children, youth and families, and to reduce/eliminate disproportionality and disparity for how marginalized families experience child welfare in Jefferson County. SCHEDULE: This is a temporary non-exempt hourly position that operates within our 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday), working a maximum of 10 hours each month in-person, virtually or a combination of both. COMPENSATION: Hiring Range: $30.80 - $32.50 USD Hourly Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Requirements

Minimum one year experience as a client involved in the child welfare system as either a parent, child/youth or both.
The child welfare assessment and/or case must be successfully closed for at least one year.
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience with being involved as a client in the child welfare system as either a parent, child/youth or both. The child welfare assessment and/or case must be closed for at least one year.
Lived experience as an involved client in the child welfare system such as a parent, child, youth or kin provider
Strong customer service
Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of customer
Passionate about making a difference in the lives of families in the community.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in monthly CYFAP Steering meetings, including ensuring that their voice is heard around the effect on children, youth, parents, families and communities for the possible implementation of policy and practice. These meetings will be in person, virtual or a combination of both.
Prepare for CYFAP Steering meetings by reviewing the agenda and any documents before the meeting.
If needed, meeting with CYFAP staff before the CYFAP Steering to have a better understanding of any proposed policy and practice documents to more fully engage in Steering discussions.
If needed, meet with CYFAP staff after the CYFAP Steering to discuss any worries about the meeting and/or their experience.
If appropriate, participate in a Workstream or Committee to participate in the development of a policy or procedure.