Family Services Advocate

Union County, NC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County, NC seeks a Human Services Assistant to provide paraprofessional services aimed at keeping families with children together or reuniting separated families. The role emphasizes safety, self-sufficiency, and independence, working with a social worker to identify needs and develop plans.

The position involves coordinating interventions, counseling families, arranging transportation, documenting contacts, and participating in meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and three years working with general public, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by policy.
• The position may require evening and weekend work to complete tasks.
• This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check as per state law.

Responsibilities

• Observes, interviews and plans family interventions.
• Consults with families at the office and in their homes.
• Works with the social worker to identify family strengths and needs.
• Educates families about resources and counsels them on accessing those resources.
• Participates in parenting meetings with the social worker, parents and foster parents.
• Assists the social worker in ensuring plans are carried out by parents and foster parents.
• Provides transportation for families receiving services and to meetings or treatments.
• Documents all work including contacts and resources for case narratives and plans.
• Trains Life Books classes for foster parents and assists with adoption team.
• Attends agency and service staff meetings and court appearances as needed.
• May testify in court and complete required in-service training.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Union County, NC seeks a Human Services Assistant to provide paraprofessional services aimed at keeping families with children together or reuniting separated families. The role emphasizes safety, self-sufficiency, and independence, working with a social worker to identify needs and develop plans.

The position involves coordinating interventions, counseling families, arranging transportation, documenting contacts, and participating in meetings and trainings.