Parent Advocate

About the role

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you! We're one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the U.S., offering diverse programs for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health and social-emotional challenges.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family's involvement in all aspects of the FSP process.
• Provide family support and acts as advocate for family.
• Absorb and coach family in areas such as communication skills, anger management, problem solving, stress management, appropriate discipline, developmental milestones/capabilities, and parenting skills.
• Perform paperwork responsibilities within deadline requirements.
• Interface with DCFS, DMH, court systems, juvenile hall, schools and other community liaisons.
• Ensure 24-hour availability and crisis intervention on an as needed basis.
• Participate in the development of appropriate crisis plans.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, community meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Participate in trainings as assigned.
• Conduct all functions in accordance with Agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Past consumer of county-related or similar services, successfully transitioned to self sufficiency.
• Able to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Familiarity with principles of family-centered, strengths-based services.
• Knowledge of the community resources.
• Typing and basic computer skills required.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus: $1,000
• Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - options for 100% employer sponsored plans
• 403b Retirement Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Benefit Hub - Employee Rewards and Incentives
• Pet Insurance

Learn More About Our Community Programs here.

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.