Family Support Advocate

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation, sick and personal time

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. in Beaver, PA, is seeking a full-time Family Support Advocate (Specialist).

The role coordinates enrollment and provides services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services in Beaver County, with a focus on safeguarding infants and supporting families. The position involves creating a Plan of Safe Care, assessing infant safety and development, and offering guidance and referrals to promote positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate information to diverse audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current driver’s license and ability to travel using a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enrollment and provide services to mothers referred by CYS in Beaver County.
• Create and update Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother.
• Assess infant safety and monitor developmental stages.
• Offer guidance, education and referrals to parents to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Ability to travel

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Family Support Advocate

CHOIC Full-time Regular Professional Beaver, PA, Beaver, PA, US

Salary Range: $19.16 To $19.78 Hourly

Lifesteps, a local non-profit agency, is seeking a full-time Family Support Advocate (Specialist)(FSS) based in Beaver, PA.

The Family Support Specialist will coordinate enrollment and provide services to mothers referred by Children and Youth Services (CYS) in Beaver County. This position will create and update a Plan of Safe Care in collaboration with the mother; assess infant’s safety and monitor infant developmental stages; and offer guidance, education and referrals to parents as appropriate in order to achieve positive support outcomes for each family receiving services.

This is a full-time, Monday thru Friday position, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with occasional evening hours based on program need.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to articulate information to a diverse audience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Current driver’s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
• Prior experience working in a Human Services profession
• Knowledge of child development, trauma informed care, drug or alcohol counseling or infant care
• Experience with family units in home-based setting

Competitive benefit package for full-time employment includes

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums
• paid vacation, sick and personal time
• 12 paid holidays

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