Family Advocate

Child Start Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Policy

Employee Assistance Program

401k with employer contribution

Gym membership allowance

Job summary

Child Start Inc. seeks a Family Advocate to perform advanced service planning and case management, providing comprehensive child and family support. The role assists families in creating a Family Partnership Agreement and connects them to needed services to reach their goals.

The position emphasizes working with diverse families, Spanish language skills preferred, and adherence to background checks and health requirements as part of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Four years' experience in case management.
• Experience working closely with individuals and families.
• Knowledge of written and spoken conversational Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Family Advocate performs advanced service planning and case management.
• Provides quality and comprehensive child/family support services.
• Assists families with the development of their Family Partnership Agreement.

Skills

Case management experience

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Four years' experience in case management

Job description

Position Purpose

The Family Advocate performs advanced service planning and case management; provides quality and comprehensive child/family support services; assists families with the development of their Family Partnership Agreement; and helps connect families to the services and supports they need to achieve their individual and family goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, preferred.
• Four (4) years' experience in case management, or equivalent experience and training.
• Experience working closely with individuals and families and the demonstrated ability to relate to all families on a professional level.
• Knowledge of written and spoken conversational Spanish preferred.
• Must obtain a physical and TB skin test, must pass all criminal history background checks and E-Verify.

Benefits

Medical Insurance; low individual premiums

Child Inc Employer Paid Benefits

• Vision
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program all paid for by Child Inc.
• 401k with employer contribution
• $300 a year for gym memberships