Family Success Advocate

Center for Transforming Lives; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Center for Transforming Lives seeks a Family Advocate to deliver dual-generation services, including case management, advocacy skills, crisis intervention, and linkage to resources to help families move from poverty to independence. The role entails home, community, and office visits to support young children's development and family stability.

You will work with families to address housing, health, and financial needs, coordinating with staff and community partners and documenting progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in family services, human services, social work, counseling, or related fields is required; a Master’s degree in associated fields is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience providing comprehensive case management services to families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for families and complete all components of Family Community Engagement by identifying family strengths and needs, family partnership agreements, and Transforming Lives scales.
• Establish trusting relationships with families and empower them to use resources and participate in parent engagement activities.
• Assess family needs and help set short- and long-term goals in housing, health, public assistance, hunger, and parenting; refer to community agencies.
• Assist with eligibility, enrollment, attendance, and documentation; ensure accurate records.
• Ensure follow-up and documentation in ChildPlus and file maintenance.
• Plan parent workshops and coordinate guest speakers and parent activities.
• Collaborate with staff and community agencies to support family needs and schedule Multi-Disciplinary meetings.
• Maintain regular contact with parents through visits and monitor progress toward financial self-sufficiency.

Skills

English/Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in family services or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ChildPlus

Job description

The Center for Transforming Lives seeks a Family Advocate to deliver dual-generation services, including case management, advocacy skills, crisis intervention, and linkage to resources to help families move from poverty to independence. The role entails home, community, and office visits to support young children's development and family stability.

You will work with families to address housing, health, and financial needs, coordinating with staff and community partners and documenting progress