Family Advocate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours, with afternoon and evening availability.
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
• Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of direct-service work experience with youth and families is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home supportive services, transportation, parenting education, counseling, community resource referrals, advocacy, and interventions to clients and families.
• Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families.
• Coordinate and monitor community services for youth and families, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients and families.
• Provide safety assessments, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to support youth safety and stability.
• Work under the guidance or supervision of a therapist.
• Perform on-call duties and be available for evening hours.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• Comprehensive healthcare packages for employees and their families
• Paid parental leave
• CEUs and ongoing training and education
• Student loan repayment program
• Supervision hours for those seeking independent licensure
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible hours
• Mileage reimbursement
• Phone allowance