TWC-Advocate

Health and Human Services • Abilene, TX

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About The Position

The TWC Advocate is responsible for using sound professional judgement and best practices to ensure quality case management services necessary to assist youth who are transitioning out of foster care in achieving their goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 4 years of related experience working with young adults and/or youth advocacy required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 2 years professional work experience preferred with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Maintain certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid and CPR.
• Valid Texas Driver’s license with a clear driving record and reliable transportation.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial intake assessments on all new clients.
• Assess client needs and coordinate services through local resources.
• Assist clients to learn and prepare for their work environment and monitor and supervise their performance during employment.
• Research, identify and solicit commitments from possible sources of employment through community networking.
• Monitor and analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedures.
• Receive approval for all purchases from Program Director.
• Turn in receipts, expense reports, sign in sheets, and other required documentation for budget and billing in a timely manner.
• Develop training partnerships between local businesses and local training providers to train client to be productive employees of the partnering businesses.
• Attend all client staffing’s, department, agency meetings, as required.
• Youth crisis management.
• Assist young people in setting and achieving their leadership goals for themselves, family, program, and their community.
• Make referrals to outside agencies, as necessary, and provide follow-up.
• Develop and maintain rapport with community partners, including the local workforce, youth and families.
• Coordinate the use of leadership curriculum with teachers and other staff members and assist with classroom teaching of leadership skills.
• Perform post-placement and follow up activities such as job coaching, assisting with job retention, and addressing other opportunities to pursue success.
• Conduct job site visits and home visits to ensure client gets to the job on time.
• Assist clients in identifying strengths and weaknesses to maximize job performance, perform task analysis, break down tasks and teaching ways to perform tasks.
• Seek and establish rapport with local businesses that results in training or hiring of foster youth to assist them in becoming self-sufficient, increasing self-esteem, and promoting sustainability and success.
• Attend conferences and serve on youth councils or task groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned per grant requirements.

Benefits

• Annual Influenza vaccination or approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED