Foster Care Parent Advocate & Reunification Coach

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services seeks a Parent Advocate to support families with children in foster care, helping them understand and navigate the system, make informed decisions, and pursue reunification. You will work with case planners and service providers to coordinate resources and maintain connections with children during placement.

Role emphasizes trauma-informed support, documentation in Connections within seven business days, and collaboration with a diverse team to improve outcomes for

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication is required.
• Bilingual abilities are strongly encouraged.
• Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office.
• Valid NYS Driver License is required.
• Knowledge of local welfare services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and support parents in coping with the trauma of foster care involvement, making decisions for their families, communicating effectively with those involved in their case, and maintaining relationships with their children during foster care placement.
• Prepare parents and participate in Family Team Conferences including but not limited to Transitional, 20 Day, Six Month Service Plan Review, Trial Discharge and Final Discharge conferences.
• Report to Case Planning Supervisor and work alongside case planners.
• Collaborate with Co-Parenting Facilitator and all service providers directly responsible for care outcomes.
• Learn to use Rise’s TIPS handouts and resources to inform and support parents.
• Contribute to defining and achieving success for this effort to build effective and meaningful roles for parent advocates in foster care agencies.
• Recognize and celebrate parents’ progress toward reunification.
• Encourage parents to engage in supportive interventions that will strengthen their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SCO Family of Services seeks a Parent Advocate to support families with children in foster care, helping them understand and navigate the system, make informed decisions, and pursue reunification. You will work with case planners and service providers to coordinate resources and maintain connections with children during placement.

Role emphasizes trauma-informed support, documentation in Connections within seven business days, and collaboration with a diverse team to improve outcomes for