Family Advocate Partner: Rapid Service Response Program
About The Position
The Family Advocate Partner (FAP) plays a critical role in bridging the gap between families and the services offered by the Rapid Service Response Program. With compassion and practical support, the FAP helps families engage meaningfully with the program and navigate challenges with confidence. The FAP provides hope, builds connections and linkages to support the RSR Case Workers and at the initial home visit encourages parents to utilize their voice to be part of the family service plan. The FAP strengthens engagement and supports skill-building consistent with RSR phases of service. The Family Advocate Partner (FAP) will assist families at the initial home visit in joining with Gemma, and support RSR Case Workers in navigating systems and accessing services (e.g., scheduling and accompanying appointments). Services are focused on strengthening families by providing support services in the home and community throughout the intervention. This can ensure that skills develop throughout the intervention align with the skills needed for the families to succeed. The FAP will also support the Intake Specialist with connecting to families and follow-up, especially during high referral periods, striving to attend all initial home visits. The role involves connecting with community supports, building connections across the city to support the needs of families, and sharing these connections and resources regularly with the RSR department. The Family Advocate Partner (FAP) will bring their expertise of navigating child-serving systems to join with parents and caregivers and support RSR Case Workers. They will participate in the Family Check Up Online training to understand the evidence-based practice framework and basis of the skill development component of the RSR program. Completes documentation of services and outreach in a timely and accurate manner.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Lived experience navigating the child welfare system
- Willingness to utilize personal experience within the role
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1-2 years’ experience preferred navigating the child welfare system
Responsibilities
- Assist families at the initial home visit in joining with Gemma.
- Support RSR Case Worker in navigating systems and accessing services (e.g., scheduling and accompanying appointments).
- Provide support services in the home and community throughout the intervention to strengthen families.
- Support the Intake Specialist with connecting to families and follow-up, especially during high referral periods.
- Attend all initial home visits.
- Connect with community supports and build connections across the city to support the needs of families.
- Share connections and resources regularly with the RSR department at team meetings and via e-mail.
- Bring expertise of navigating child-serving systems to join with parents and caregivers and support RSR Case Workers.
- Participate in the Family Check Up Online training.
- Completes documentation of services and outreach in a timely and accurate manner.
Benefits
- Full medical insurance coverage at no cost to the employee
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Over three (3) weeks of paid time off in the first year
- Referral bonuses
- Education assistance
- Self-care funds for each program to participate in wellness activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
