Family Advocate

Operation Breakthrough•Kansas City, MO

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Operation Breakthrough is a not-for-profit organization that helps children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them a safe, loving and educational environment. Operation Breakthrough strives to support and empower the children’s families through advocacy, referral services and emergency aid. A Family Advocate works with families to provide on- and off-site support and advocacy services.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree of Social Work (strongly preferred).
2 years experience working with underserved, low income families preferred
Basic computer literacy
the ability to transport clients
the desire to work in a fast-paced environment
CPR and First Aid Certified. (Training paid and provided by the Operation Breakthrough)
A current physical, TB test, background test and drug test are required

Responsibilities

Provide support and advocacy services, on- and off- site, for families concerning: mental and physical health services, involvement with Children’s Division, educational needs, legal and housing assistance, employment search and support, and crisis intervention
Provide clinical case management service for families as required by housing vouchers, and voluntary case management services as requested by clients
Provide social/emotional crisis intervention to families. Connect families to appropriate community resources, such as financial assistance, mental health treatment, housing, employment, healthcare, and to address other needs as identified. Collaborate with community partners to ensure that interventions and community support services are available and easily accessible
Connect families to internal agency services, including food, clothing, diapers, financial assistance, and health and mental health services
Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team within our agency. Attend weekly huddles and provide a social work perspective when addressing family situations
May require completion of Needs Assessments, Family Partnership Agreements, and regular updates with families and ensure documentation into required systems. Support families in their identified goals and track their progress
Maintain accurate and timely documentation regarding communication and activities with families and services received, including completing required reports, in accordance with policies and procedures
Monitor, document, and follow up on attendance issues weekly to ensure both the safety of children and families and compliance with the attendance policy
Support families in maintaining certification for childcare. Communicate regularly regarding family’s certification status; help families identify ways to become certified and track monthly progress and compliance with identified plan
Participate collaboratively in community activities for networking, advocacy, and program visibility, in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Provide Case Management and oversight to Operation Breakthrough’s Supportive Housing Program, in partnership with Amethyst Place. Responsible for screenings, case management, and other activities to ensure continued program success
Collaborate with other departments to plan and facilitate parent programming.
In collaboration with other agency staff and parents, develop systems to ensure integration of parents in all program activities
Attend staff meetings, trainings and other professional activities as determined by the Social Services Department or other agency administration
Complete and submit all paperwork by the required deadlines; completing reports as specified
Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification