Community-Based Resource Family Advocate

Families United Network; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HRA

401(k) Match

Paid Parental Leave

PTO

Holidays

Birthday Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Families United Network is seeking a Resource Family Specialist to support children and families by connecting them with resources and advocating for safe, nurturing environments. This community-based role entails travel to multiple locations and independent work in the field.

The position emphasizes building relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with families to meet children's needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, particularly in social work or a related field.
• Ability to meet current Pennsylvania legal and regulatory requirements.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Ability to obtain required PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and PA FBI clearances.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being an effective member of a team.
• Compassion and respect for the diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of the children and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Introduce families to resource parenting and the policies and practices.
• Ensure that all regulatory, and agency requirements are met by resource families.
• Manage monthly advertising to recruit families by the needs of the program office.
• Attend community events to share and educate constituents of the agency's purpose as well as recruit for prospective resource families.
• Assure that all necessary measures are taken in preparing and supporting a resource family to provide for the safety and welfare of a child or children as a parent would.
• Attend required meetings, conferences, trainings, and other agency functions as required.
• Manage work time appropriately, be punctual for appointments, and complete assignments and reports on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in social work or related field

Job description

Families United Network is seeking a Resource Family Specialist to support children and families by connecting them with resources and advocating for safe, nurturing environments. This community-based role entails travel to multiple locations and independent work in the field.

The position emphasizes building relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with families to meet children's needs.