Family Advocate & Community Support Lead

Canopy-Children; Starkville (MS); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canopy Children's Solutions in Starkville, MS, is seeking a Family Advocate to serve as the primary liaison between families, community partners, and state agencies, following the family map to connect services, educate/psychoeducation, provide community education, and networking/marketing to strengthen families and keep kids in a stable home.

You will advocate for youth, coordinate with program staff, and maintain regular contact with families, documenting services within 48 hours and

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to articulate concepts clearly to families.
• Ability to listen to and problem solve with families.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in diverse communication styles and teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Advocate, represent, support and assist youth and their families.
• Assist in creating and sustaining a family-driven approach.
• Provide families with information, advocacy skills and related activities.
• Provide psycho-education for families as needed.
• Assist families in crisis with appropriate referrals and supports.
• Assist families in resolving complaints and concerns about Canopy Children's Solutions system of care.
• Represent families at team meetings and related activities.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with professional partners.
• Maintain and promote a high level of cultural competency.
• Meet on a regular basis with program staff and coordinate job responsibilities with supervisor.
• Carry out all administrative duties, including maintaining a regular schedule.
• Attend required trainings and conferences as directed by supervision.
• Network/Market in the community for families and the Link Program.
• Document all services within a 48 hour timeframe.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Active listening

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

State services familiarity

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Canopy Children's Solutions in Starkville, MS, is seeking a Family Advocate to serve as the primary liaison between families, community partners, and state agencies, following the family map to connect services, educate/psychoeducation, provide community education, and networking/marketing to strengthen families and keep kids in a stable home.

You will advocate for youth, coordinate with program staff, and maintain regular contact with families, documenting services within 48 hours and