Remote Family Advocate

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Work-life balance

Professional development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Remote Family Advocate to champion the rights and needs of families through virtual engagement and support from your home workspace.

You will educate families about their rights, help navigate legal and social services, and coordinate with providers to ensure access to resources, all while maintaining compassionate, client-centered communication in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in related field.
• Experience in advocacy or social services with families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for virtual platforms.
• Strong understanding of family law and welfare policies.
• Proficiency with remote work tools and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy and support to families remotely.
• Educate families about their rights and available resources.
• Assist families in navigating legal, social, and governmental systems.
• Facilitate communication between families and service providers.
• Develop and maintain resources and informational materials for families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and track advocacy efforts.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Case management

Remote work

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Law / Public Policy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and driven Remote Family Advocate to champion the rights and needs of families through virtual engagement and support. This position operates entirely remotely, allowing you to connect with families and advocate on their behalf from the convenience of your own workspace. You will provide crucial guidance, information, and support to families navigating complex systems, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and services. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong commitment to social justice and a talent for effective communication and advocacy in a virtual setting, contributing significantly to family well-being across the Kimberley region and beyond, from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy and support services to families remotely.
• Educate families about their rights and available resources.
• Assist families in navigating legal, social, and governmental systems.
• Facilitate communication between families and service providers.
• Develop and maintain resources and informational materials for families.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and track advocacy efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Previous experience in advocacy, case management, or social services, particularly with families.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, adapted for virtual platforms.
• Strong understanding of family law, social welfare policies, and community resources.
• Proficiency with remote work tools, including video conferencing and case management software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and empathetically with diverse populations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance and flexibility.
• Opportunity to make a substantial difference in the lives of families.
• Access to professional development and ongoing training in advocacy.
• A supportive and mission-driven organizational culture.