Family Services Advocate 12p-8p Tue to Sat

Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center•Akron, OH

About The Position

Responsible for designing, implementing, and facilitating social, cultural, recreational, and academic activities for children and their families in shelter using the Trauma Informed Care model.

Requirements

Degree in social work, education, or related field preferred or one year experience working with youth.
Maintain valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Federal Bureau of Investigations).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with diverse populations.
Computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with trauma-informed care and curriculum development preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, referrals, safety planning, and follow-ups for caregivers and children.
Conduct intakes to assess family needs, develop safety plans, and promote healthy parenting techniques.
Collaborate with caregivers’ case managers and community agencies to coordinate services.
Support families through transportation arrangements, school enrollment assistance, and shelter operations.
Facilitate caregiver/child groups and organize events such as birthday parties and baby showers.
Plan and lead activities for children and families while providing child monitoring during meetings.
Maintain documentation and prepare monthly reports per policy.
Represent the agency in community activities.
Always adheres to Service Excellence standards.
Complies with agency policies and procedures, federal and state requirements, CARF standards, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.