Parent Advocate

CGS Administrators, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays

PTO 24 days

Medical/Dental/Vision

403b retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

AD&D Insurance

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union

Tickets at Work

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Catholic Guardian Services in Bronx, NY is hiring a Parent Advocate to support families navigating the foster care system and work toward reunification. The role centers on empathetic guidance, coordination with caregivers, and helping parents access needed services.

The position offers a competitive salary ($43,800–$45,900 based on experience) and comprehensive benefits. HS/GED required with lived experience in child welfare preferred; valid driver’s license is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Experience affected by the child welfare system is a plus.
• Prior child welfare involvement investigations may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Support parents with children in foster care to understand and navigate the system.
• Assist families toward reunification goals.
• Provide empathetic guidance and connect caregivers with needed services.

Skills

Empathy

Organization

Multitasking

Education

HS/GED

Child welfare experience

Prior investigations experience

Job description

1780
1780 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10457, USA

• Pay or shift range: $40,800 USD to $45,900 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

As one of the largest human services agencies in New York, we offer a variety of programs and services addressing child welfare, family support, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.

www.catholicguardian.org

Salary: $43,800- $45,900 based on experience

Job Title: Parent Advocate

Program:Family Foster Care

Location: Bronx , NY

General Responsibilities:

Catholic Guardian Services is hiring and experienced and passionateParent Advocate.Parent Advocates support parents with children in foster care to understand and navigate the foster care system, make decisions for their families, remain hopeful, and address family challenges so that they can accomplish their goal of reunification.

Requirements:

• HS/GED
• Previous life experience being impacted by the child welfare system as a parent including having had a child placed in foster care or having had a court-ordered supervision case.
• Other prior child welfare involvement such as having personally experienced child welfare investigations may also qualify.
• Previous child welfare cases must be closed for at least one year.

Preferred (but not required)

• Drivers license

What do you bring to the table:

You are empathetic, organized, and patient. You enjoy and are good at multi-tasking in a high stress environment while supporting others.

What do we bring to the table:

a minimum of 15 paid holidays per year, Generous PTO starting at 24 days year one, Medical/Dental/Vision, 403b retirement plan, training/job development and growth opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, AD&D Insurance, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, a robust Employee Assistance Program with over 8,000 free training classes and additional support, Credit Union, Tickets at Work, Flexible Spending Accounts - health/commuter/dependent car

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