Family Advocate
1 week ago
Family Support Services
Description
Why join our countywide agency?
- Because each day we are making a difference in our community, and because we have a positive, employee- and client-centered work culture.
- We pay competitive rates and offer a strong benefits package that includes generous vacation, sick leave and holiday pay, employer-paid medical insurance, a free subscription to the meditation/sleep app Calm, and much more
- We offer continuous employee education and development and paid clinical supervision.
- We work with our staff to offer flexibility whenever possible.
The Position
The Family Advocate position is an opportunity to provide crucial resources to families. Family Advocates will work collaboratively with families, individuals, and community partners to provide guidance in overcoming challenges and work towards stronger families and stronger communities. Through advocacy, goal setting, and connecting with community resources, the Family Advocate will help families identify challenges, boost their strengths, and help parents learn skills and information to handle stress, build resilience, and create caring environments for their overall well-being.
FSA strives to be a trauma-informed and resilience-oriented organization. Because working with those impacted by trauma can affect staff in various ways, FSA actively identifies and employs methods to support staff to embody a healthy and sustainable balance of care for both themselves and others.
Sample Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilize assessment skills and screening tools to triage families and determine appropriate services (case management, information and referral, parent education).
- Develop a solid understanding of community resources and consistently offer suitable referrals to help individuals access social, educational, and health services.
- Serve as a liaison between the family, school, and community to support academic success, social emotional well-being, and family wellness.
- Encourage parental strength and social interactions by providing engagement opportunities such as workshops, Parent Café, and more.
- Provide education and resources to increase parent's knowledge of child development.
- Offer interpretation and translation assistance as needed to facilitate communication between families and community resources.
- Engage in program outreach and represent FSA during collaborative meetings and community events.
- Use databases to keep track of and review program interactions, events, and results.
- Attend meetings with community partners to coordinate services and promote continuity of care. Services can be provided in the home, in the community, and/or schools. This may also include schedule flexibility and working evening and/or weekend hours at some point.
- Collaborate closely with various school personnel, such as social workers, administrators, and school liaisons as needed.
- Contribute to program goals and ensure that services provided are within scope of practice.
Employment Requirements:
- Equivalent work experience or a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or education.
- Must speak, read, write, and understand English and Spanish fluently.
- A minimum of one year's work experience in a school or community setting where services to children and/or families are provided.
- Ability to have a warm and empathetic interpersonal style to establish trusting relationships with children, parents and guardians, health professionals, and community organizations.
- Must have the ability and desire to provide services that are relevant to the culture of the family.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt service delivery to the needs of the family is a must.
Classification, Hours and Pay Rate:
- This position is hiring for a full-time (40 hrs/week) non-exempt, with full benefits. Benefits include: flexible spending accounts, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave also offered.
- Pay is dependent on education and experience. Starting pay for applicants without a BA is $24.00/hour. For applicants with a BA, starting pay is $25.00/hour.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
-not applicable-
Position
Family Advocate
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Req Number
FAM-24-00020
Location
Santa Barbara (Administration)
About the Organization
Family Service Agency (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County's most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients' homes. Our programs, which serve more than 25,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise, bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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