Parent Advocate

2 days ago


Bronx, New York, United States Children's Aid Full time
Job Title: Parent Advocate

Children's Aid is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Parent Advocate to join our team. As a Parent Advocate, you will play a vital role in supporting parents as they navigate the foster care system.

Job Summary:

The Parent Advocate will provide concrete support to parents, empowering them to make informed decisions about their children's care. This includes participating in case planning meetings, family team conferences, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with parents and foster care teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Meet with parents to provide emotional support and guidance
  • Participate in case planning meetings and family team conferences to advocate for parents' needs
  • Develop and implement individualized support plans to help parents achieve their goals
  • Collaborate with foster care teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • Experience as a parent whose children were in foster care (beyond services not less than 2 years)
  • Parent advocate training through ACS, RISE, CWOP, or another agency (a plus)
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) (a plus)
  • Willingness to learn and practice engagement skills with families
  • Flexibility and ability to work with families in their communities
  • Ability to maintain healthy boundaries and confidentiality
  • Computer literate (a plus)

Children's Aid is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from candidates who share our values and are passionate about supporting families in need.


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