Family Advocate
2 months ago
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Advocate to join our team. As a Family Advocate, you will play a crucial role in supporting families and ensuring the well-being of children. This position requires a strong background in childcare, child protective services, and social work.
**Duties**:
- Responsible for individualized care plan of children and their families through assessment, identification, monitoring, advocacy, coordination and integration of support services as needed.
- Implement and oversee family engagement and parent outreach activities/ support services.
- Working with an integrated team of professionals including Directors, Teachers and Mental Health Consultants.
- Assists program with IEP/IFSP referrals, following up and advocating for parents at required meetings as needed.
- Assist families in accessing community resources and services.
- Monitor the progress of families and provide ongoing support and guidance.
- Document all interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely.
**Skills**:
- Experience working with children in a childcare or child protective services setting.
- Strong knowledge of social work principles and practices.
- Excellent conflict management skills to effectively handle challenging situations.
- Understanding of behavioral health issues affecting children and families.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Strong organizational skills to manage caseloads efficiently.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
This is a paid position that offers competitive compensation based on experience. We also offer benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
- Adults
- Children
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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