Family Advocate

Valley Youth House; Belém; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families. As a Family Advocate, you'll play a crucial role in fostering relationships and ensuring the safety and well-being of adolescents. Your work will involve guiding youth through critical interactions, overseeing visitations, and providing essential support. This role offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Serviços

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualificações

• Two years of experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Proficient in computer skills and familiarity with databases is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Foster relationships between youth and permanency resources.
• Conduct post-visitation follow-ups and complete safety plans.

Conhecimentos

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Adolescent Development

Creative Problem Solving

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Title: Family Advocate (FT) - ($18/hr to $22/hr)

Location: Bethlehem

The Organization

Valley Youth House is a nonprofit organization that empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. Valley Youth House works from a Trauma-Informed / Healing-Centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions Of The Family Advocate

• Foster current relationships between youth and all identified permanency resources, focusing on safety, control, connectedness, and opportunity.
• Aid youth in identifying and utilizing written, verbal, and physical interactions with those they wish to become permanency resources.
• Oversee and conduct post-visitation follow-ups, including timely submission of follow-up paperwork, with those identified by youth as permanency resources post-visit.
• Complete preliminary safety plans with youth to address crises or critical incidents during visitations.
• Address and report any crises or critical incidents during permanency resource visitations, as defined by agency and regulatory protocols.
• Attend external and internal trainings; complete all required training hours and annual training as mandated by funder and licensing regulations.

Minimum Qualifications For The Family Advocate

• High school diploma or GED; two years of experience working with adolescents preferred, lived experience considered.
• Must be 21 years or older, with ability to align with the goals and philosophies of the independent living program.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Creative, flexible, and capable of working with diverse populations.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and inspection; passing annual motor vehicle clearance required.
• Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite); familiarity with databases is a plus.
• No criminal or child abuse convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience.
• Ability to navigate stairs (some locations are not handicap accessible).

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work involving sitting/standing; occasional navigation of stairs.
• Light work (lifting up to 20 pounds); occasional medium work (up to 50 pounds).
• Benefits include medical, vision, prescription coverage, PTO, 401(k) with employer match, employer-paid clearances, physical and training, tuition assistance, and licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.