Family Advocate - Children's Aid Society : Job Details

Children's Aid Society is seeking a compassionate Family Advocate to support families in Adams County!

The Family Advocate will support families facing various challenges by providing resources, assistance, and advocacy services. Family Advocates act as a liaison between families and service providers, ensuring families receive the necessary support to navigate complex systems and improve their well-being.

Our Vision: All Children are Safe and Feel Loved

Our Mission: Empowering children and their families to build stronger, healthier lives

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the specific needs of families, considering social, emotional, and economic factors to develop individualized action plans tailored to the family's unique circumstances.
• Connect families with appropriate community resources, including education, healthcare, social services, and legal assistance
• Empower families to become self-sufficient and resilient by promoting positive relationships and effective communication
• Develop outreach programs and participate in community events; Facilitate special programs such as The Incredible Years, Dina Small School, and Parent Support Groups.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a similar field
• Excellent Microsoft Office, IT, and organizational skills
• Experience in Case Management and working with culturally diverse families
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred, not required

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits with Healthcare Reimbursement Account (up to $1,500/annually)
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Paid Time Off and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays, annually
• Professional Development opportunities
• Retirement contribution matching (up to 3%)

Diversity & Inclusion are the keys to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.