Social Worker – Family Advocate

Position is rolling and will fill as soon as a candidate is interviewed on an ongoing basis.

Job Responsibilities:

The Family Advocate is responsible for providing support focused on the individual families’ needs in the areas of health, education, nutrition and social services. Ability to keep accurate documentation and up to date as well as attention to detail is imperative. Reliable transportation is required. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as a team, in additional to be a self-starter with initiative. Must be detail orientated with the ability to work independently and collaborate with outside resources.

Maintain caseloads with children ranging from 0-5 years as well as prenatal mothers.
Positively influence and interact with the child’s/children while maintaining a strong understanding of safety/quality of service.
Provide an effective and trusting relationship with children and families that creates a positive and receptive learning environment.
Develop individualized support plans per the family and child’s/children’s needs.
Record and home visits and socialization attendance.
Advocate for children and families and provide guidance and goal setting support for family success.
Provide on-going support and crisis interventions through direct services as needed.