Bilingual Family Advocate

Position Summary

The Family Advocate works alongside the Center for Adolescents and Families staff to implement targeted services that support the family unit, DCFS alumni and other adults in the community in accordance to the Family Advocacy Center's program plan.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies
• Facilitate Anger Management, Parenting and Financial Literacy classes
• Schedule and conduct in person intake and assessment sessions with program participants
• Afford support and guidance to parents/caregivers whose youth are involved with substance abuse and other risky behaviors
• Community networking and outreach by working with different community agencies. Attend meetings and trainings as required by the organization
• Work in conjunction with program and agency staff to create and implement supportive and healthy programs for parents/caregivers and their families
• Advocate for the family/families when appropriate
• Maintain up to date documentation of all activities as required by state and federal guidelines
• Schedule and conduct home visits as required by program
• Attend all professional development training required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services required, Master's degree preferred
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) Required
• Minimum two years’ experience in case management, facilitation, and Youth/Family services
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Detail oriented, organized and focused
• Daily access to reliable car and must meet agency's vehicle insurance requirements (100,000/300,000 bodily liability car insurance)
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekend and evening hours

Other Skills

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• The ability to engender trust and create reciprocal relationships with DCFS participating agencies and case workers
• The ability to complete all necessary recordkeeping, reports, and compliance data for DCFS
• The ability to work independently and as a team member
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Pay

$54,361.00 annually

Schedule

The schedule is Tuesday-Saturday, flexible to meet program needs.

Benefits

• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Summer Hours (Half day Fridays)
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexibility
• Tuition reimbursement

Working At NYAP

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!

Contact Information

www.nyap.org/employment
NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans