Community-Based Family Support Advocate

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist to deliver quality community-based services across Kentucky.

This role operates on a flexible schedule, with regular face-to-face interventions and weekly billable hours, supporting families in collaboration with social services and community resources. The position emphasizes individualized service planning, teamwork, and documentation, including assessments and progress notes, with travel to homes and schools as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field preferred, not required.
• 1–2 years of experience in community-based family work.
• Proficiency with data collection tools; EHR knowledge a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized service plans based on identified goals.
• Coordinate community-based services with social agencies, hospitals, schools, and resources.
• Provide counseling, support, advocacy, and coordination with families.
• Report incidents and update supervisors and caseworkers.
• Assist with monthly meetings for participants and teams.
• Complete assessments, closings/aftercare plans, and daily progress notes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data collection tools

EHR knowledge

Bilingual Spanish

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist to deliver quality community-based services across Kentucky.

This role operates on a flexible schedule, with regular face-to-face interventions and weekly billable hours, supporting families in collaboration with social services and community resources. The position emphasizes individualized service planning, teamwork, and documentation, including assessments and progress notes, with travel to homes and schools as needed.