Strengthening Ties Empowering Parents (STEPS) Family Advocate

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF SUNCOAST LLC•New Port Richey, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strengthening Ties Empowering Parents (STEPS) Family Advocate will provide crisis intervention and help stabilize the crisis, which will prevent the removal of child(ren) from the home. This position will conduct face-to-face contact with the family each week and will do follow-up after the services are in place with the family. This position is a direct service personnel.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a human services or related field required.
One year of experience with at-risk children and families preferred.
Valid drivers license.
Ability to represent self and the organization in a professional manner
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
Ability to assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/decisions
Ability to research, organize and analyze data
Ability to solve problems and to think through critical, time sensitive issues
Ability to establish and maintain relationships
Ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization
Ability to follow through on commitments, projects and responsibilities
Strong Written and Verbal Communication
Strong follow-up and follow through
Strong organizational and time management
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
Clear a Level II Background screening (Live Scan)
Clear a reference check
Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside
Clear a substance abuse screen
Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment
Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy.
Provide copy of automobile insurance.
Provide proof of, and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
Clear an E-Verify check

Responsibilities

Conducts interviews with the families to identify strengths, needs, and general household information.
Links at-risk families with services and assists in obtaining referrals.
Conducts in-home services; parenting, behavior modification, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, transportation, money management, life skills, case management, and education on community resources.
Provides regular contact with families by performing home visits.
Documents all case activity, demographic information, and contact with client.
Maintains a case file on each family with required documents and submits case files to supervisor for review within required timeframe.
Ensures progress is made in service provision and closes cases in a timely manner.