Parent Advocate

Job Summary:

Alum Rock Counseling Center is seeking a dedicated Parent Advocate to join our team. As a Parent Advocate, you will work closely with families to provide support and guidance in achieving self-sufficiency and maximum responsibility for their own well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with services that support their Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) recommendations and/or court-ordered case plan.
• Provide case management services, including individualized peer support and mentoring, at a minimum of one time per month.
• Develop and document a needs assessment and individual service plan, identify achievements, update needs, and/or acknowledge successfully completed recommended or court-ordered requirements on an ongoing basis.
• Support families with exposure to Intimate Partner Violence, such as with the Danger Assessment Tool.
• Consult and collaborate regularly with DFCS Social Workers to support clients with adhering to existing court-ordered and/or recommended case plans and requirements.

Requirements:

• Former DFCS Client who has had their child or children removed and successfully returned, and who has been out of the Child Welfare System for no less than 12 months.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; AA or technical/vocational/secretarial school diploma preferred.
• Cultural competency of the economic and cultural issues in diverse communities, specifically Latino, African American ancestry, and Vietnamese.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese preferred.

Why Join Our Team:

At Alum Rock Counseling Center, we value integrity, honor, respect, diversity, compassion, and empathy. We work together as a team to provide high-quality services to our clients. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and individuals, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.