Family Advocate

RE Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Paid time off

Paid training

Paid onboarding

Employee appreciation programs

$300 company contribution to medical/d

Dental coverage

Job summary

RE Inc. is seeking a Family Advocate to support families’ well‑being with paid training provided. You will assess needs, connect families to social resources, and lead programs like Visitation Coaching and Family Based Services.

Join a mission-driven team and help families access services while collaborating with management to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with G Suite tools (Docs/Sheets/Drive).
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to gather information from multiple sources and synthesize.
• Proven organizational abilities and goal setting.
• Commitment to serving the community with a servant leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess families to identify needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with teams to design and lead family well-being programs.
• Help families access social and community resources and benefits.
• Use logical reasoning to analyze problems and identify solutions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and speech.
• Utilize computerized tools, especially G Suite, to support work.
• Proactively assist staff and clients in accessing resources.
• Set priorities, plan goals, and organize workload.
• Fulfill other essential responsibilities as directed by management.

Skills

G Suite

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Information gathering

Organization

Servant leadership

Job description

Summary:

The Family Advocate role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals and their families by providing crucial support for their well‑being. No prior experience or education is required, as paid training will be provided. As a Family Advocate, you will assess families' needs and facilitate their access to social and community resources and benefits. These programs encompass initiatives such as Visitation Coaching, Family Based Services, and Transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of families to identify their specific needs and challenges.
• Collaborate with DPHHS-CFSD to design, organize, and lead programs targeting various aspects of family well‑being.
• Assist families in accessing necessary social and community resources, both formal and informal.
• Employ logical reasoning to analyze problems and identify effective solutions and approaches.
• Communicate effectively through written and verbal means, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
• Utilize accelerated computer skills with a focus on the G Suite platform.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to aiding both staff and clients in accessing resources.
• Prioritize tasks, set achievable goals, and formulate organized plans to accomplish work duties.
• Fulfill any additional responsibilities deemed essential by the Team Manager or other members of Management.

Qualifications:

• Solid computer skills, particularly in using the G Suite platform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of different solutions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective information exchange.
• Capacity to gather information from diverse sources, process it effectively, and make informed decisions.
• Proven organizational abilities, with the capability to set goals, prioritize tasks, and execute plans efficiently.
• A desire to serve our community with a servant leadership approach

Medical and Benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• $300 company contribution to medical/dental/vision packages
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Paid onboarding
• Employee Appreciation programs

Work Setting:

• Job Type:
• Full time
• Work Schedule:
• Monday-Friday
• Pay Scale:
• $15-18.50

Our Mission:

REeducate, REbuild, and REunify foster children and their biological families to prevent future abuse and neglect. As a community based organization focused on (RE)Education, (RE) Building, and (RE) Unifying, our goal is to support the whole family for the greater good of the children.

Note: This job description is subject to change and may include additional responsibilities as determined by the Team Manager or Management.