Family Services Advocate: Adoption & Home-Based Treatment

Lifelineyouth; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifelineyouth is seeking a qualified professional to provide home-based and community-based services across adoption, guardianship support, and family preservation programs. You will conduct visits, deliver treatment, maintain documentation, and prepare required reports in line with service standards and organizational guidelines.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 18+ months in adoption/guardianship or child welfare, and 21+ years of age, with CPR/First Aid certifications

Qualifications

• Meet requirements of Evidence‑Based Practices used for this service.
• 18+ months experience in adoption/guardianship and/or child welfare.
• 21+ years of age.
• CPR and First Aid certifications must be attained/maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured goal-oriented, time-limited services with clients per referral and treatment goals.
• Provide Adoption & Guardianship Support Services as needed and assigned.
• Provide care according to evidence-based practice standards.
• Offer 24-hour emergency/crisis consultation support to clients.
• Meet with clients regularly as determined by level of care and referral source.
• Provide transportation for clients to meet treatment goals.
• Engage in weekly staffing and address risk management for safety and treatment.
• Report significant information to referral source/supervisor about incidents.
• Engage client participation in the treatment planning process.
• Accompany and support clients for court appearances as requested.
• Coordinate and case-manage educational, vocational, recreational services as needed.
• Demonstrate respect and cultural sensitivity to all clients and referral sources.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Complete documentation of billable/non-billable contacts, monthly reports, court reports, and treatment plans.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to implement program objectives.
• Attend mandatory in-services/meetings.
• Attain/maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

Skills

Quality work

Professional interaction

Team player

Independent work

Integrity

Lead by example

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field

Job description

Lifelineyouth is seeking a qualified professional to provide home-based and community-based services across adoption, guardianship support, and family preservation programs. You will conduct visits, deliver treatment, maintain documentation, and prepare required reports in line with service standards and organizational guidelines.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 18+ months in adoption/guardianship or child welfare, and 21+ years of age, with CPR/First Aid certifications