Wellbeing Zone Family Advocate

Your Mission in Action

The Well-Being Zone (WBZ) Family Advocate serves as a trusted partner to children, parents, and caregivers by providing family-centered advocacy, prevention-focused support services to promote child safety, strengthen family stability, resource navigation, and relationship-based support within the Well-Being Zone model.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with families accessing the Well-Being Zone
• Conduct strengths-based assessments and develop family action plans
• Provide ongoing case management, including regular contact, progress monitoring, and goal support
• Provide advocacy, warm referrals, and direct linkage to community resources
• Collaborate with schools, Upbring programs, and community partners
• Assist with crisis stabilization and short-term intervention when needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency standards
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or related field; Experience working with children and families in a community or social services setting; At least 21 years of age; Valid Texas driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance; Strong communication, documentation, and advocacy skills
• PREFERRED Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field; Five (5) or more years of experience in community service working with at-risk children and families; Experience in community-based prevention or family wellbeing programs; Bilingual (English/Spanish), based on community needs; Knowledge of trauma-informed and family-strengthening models

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position will have exposure to children
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and time being mobile to coordinate events
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.