Family Services Advocate

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Wheeling, WV

1d•$12 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Services Advocate works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

Requirements

21 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
Working, reliable telephone.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Travels as needed, to provide and support the provision of services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Facilitates the transportation for the youth and families in the community, including but not limited to familial visitation, medical, dental and/or mental health appointments.
Comply with any and all safety regulations for transportation of youth as established by National Highway Safety Transportation Board, Florida State Law, and other federal laws.
Communicates requests for changes to assigned tasks, including but not limited to, scheduled transportation or visitation facilitation on behalf of youth and families.
Ensures the visitation sites are conducive to enhancing the visitation experience for families and children; this includes having age-appropriate toys and supplies, as well as having a safe and sanitary space to visit.
Observe and documents visitation proceedings in an objective manner and without bias in accordance with the judicial system and NYAP guidelines.
Complete all required documentation for assigned tasks within designated time(s).
Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin.
Responsible to enforce the NYAP Visitation Agreement & Guidelines to include intervening or terminating the visit when behaviors violate the NYAP Visitation Agreement & Guidelines.
Ongoing and timely communication with Case Management staff in regards to any visitation challenges, concerns, violations and/or if a visit is terminated for any reason.
Will be expected to complete other tasks that support the daily operations of the case management program.
Performs other duties as requested.