Family Advocate

RE Services has an urgent need to hire multiple Family Advocates. The Family Advocate role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on children and their families by providing crucial support for their well-being. As a Family Advocate, you will be trained to provide supervised visitation coaching, family-based services, and transportation for children and their families. Wage: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour based on qualifications. Hours: Full-Time Monday through Friday.

Duties:

• Conduct assessments of families to identify their specific needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with DPHHS-CFSD to design, organize, and lead programs targeting various aspects of family well-being.
• Assist families in accessing necessary social and community resources, both formal and informal.
• Employ logical reasoning to analyze problems and identify effective solutions and approaches.
• Communicate effectively through written and verbal means, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
• Utilize accelerated computer skills with a focus on the G Suite platform.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to aiding both staff and clients in accessing resources.
• Prioritize tasks, set achievable goals, and formulate organized plans to accomplish work duties.
• Fulfill any additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must meet minimum age requirements.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must have a vehicle with acceptable insurance coverage.
• Must have a clean motor vehicle record with no DUI convictions.
• Must pass a background check since we work with Child Protective Services.
• No experience is needed, as paid training will be provided.
• Solid computer skills, particularly in using the G Suite platform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of different solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective information exchange.
• Capacity to gather information from diverse sources, process it effectively, and make informed decisions.
• Proven organizational abilities, with the capability to set goals, prioritize tasks, and execute plans efficiently.
• A desire to serve our community with a servant leadership approach.

Benefits:

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• $300 company contribution to medical/dental/vision packages.
• 401K.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training.
• Paid onboarding.
• Continued education.
• Employee Appreciation programs.
• Career growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer.