Family Services Advocate

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Participate in the development of the youth treatment/service plans with the client, caregiver(s), referring agency, caseworker, significant family member(s), and natural support.
• Identify resources and services in the community that may not be available through the internal service continuum.
• Assist in family reunification efforts with the youths' primary families or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth's case plan.
• Regularly review the goals, progress, and activities of the assigned youth with the supervisor.
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
• Actively and directly engage with the youth to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
• Interact with the youth to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting the youth in achieving identified goals.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• An Associate's Degree in social services is preferred.
• Two years' experience working directly with youth and families is preferred.
• Works well independently and as a team member.
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
• Openness to traveling as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, good driving record, minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Benefits

• Compensation: $43,000-45,000/year
• Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave
• Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours
• And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Skills

• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.