Family Advocate

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – 1

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Strengthen Communities

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is seeking a dedicated Family Advocate in South Mountain, PA. The role focuses on collaborative work with families, placement agencies, and providers to support aftercare, discharge planning, and case management for each child.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, family dynamics, and community resources, requiring at least two years in social services, a valid driver’s license, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in social services or related field.
• Background/experience with trauma-informed care, family dynamics, conflict resolution, and cultural diversity.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass federal and state background checks including crimes such as drug-related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and misdemeanors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement case management activities with family/discharge planning.
• Provide indirect supervision of clinical/case management positions to direct and monitor clinical services.
• Monitor level of family involvement and assist treatment team in recommendations.
• Assist in development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Assist clients in understanding treatment goals, service plans, rights and expectations.
• Assist clients in identifying available resources and supports in program and community.
• Provide or assist in group counseling sessions and facilitate information delivery.
• Document services and communicate with external agencies involved in clients’ plans.
• Attend court hearings and treatment planning meetings as necessary.
• Communicate with juvenile probation officers and case workers and keep them updated on progress.
• Maintain regular contact with parents/legal guardians and involve them in treatment progress.
• Provide recommendations on continuing care planning via referrals and outreach.
• Assist in services related to Specialized Treatment settings to meet standards.
• Promote Abraxas philosophy and Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate Safe Crisis Management techniques.

Job description

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Family Advocate

Regular Full Time Professional South Mountain, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 10193

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Family Advocate

10058 South Mountain Road, Building 6, South Mountain, PA

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Available after 30 days of employment
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

As a Family Advocate, you will help ensure there is a collaborative process with families, placing agencies and providers, with the specific focus on the best interest of each child. Planning and process will focus on aftercare/discharge planning and case management support services to each child.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement case management activities with family / discharge planning
• Provide indirect supervision of clinical / case management positions to direct and monitor clinical services related to family and discharge planning
• Monitor level of family involvement/engagement and assist treatment team in making recommendations on clients’ best interest related to family support
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
• Assist clients in the understanding of established treatment goals, service plans, and rights and expectations
• Assist clients in knowing what resources and supports are available to them at the program and in the community
• Provide or assist in group counseling sessions, facilitating and helping clients understand information being presented
• Participate in and documents services provided, as well as communication with external agencies/services involved in supporting client treatment plans
• Write reports accurately and support advocacy for client and family involvement
• Attend court hearings, advocacy meetings, and treatment planning meetings as necessary
• Communicate effectively with juvenile probation officers/case workers, including them in the treatment process and updating them on client progress related to responsibilities
• Maintain regular contact and communicate effectively with parents/legal guardians, including them in the treatment process and updating them on client progress
• Provide recommendations on continuing care planning by making contacts to appropriate referrals, communicating with the treatment team and creating the plan for reintegration
• Assist in services related to Specialized Treatment settings to ensure standards are met
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Who We’re Looking For

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in social services or related field
• Background/experience with trauma-informed care, family dynamics, conflict resolution, and cultural diversity

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.