Peer Parent Advocate: Reunification & Family Support

Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.; Delaware; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. seeks a Family Representation Unit Peer Parent Advocate to provide family-centered support to parents involved in child welfare and custody proceedings.

You will collaborate with attorneys, social workers, and advocates to promote reunification and guide families through DFS processes. The role requires lived experience as a parent in the child welfare system, strong communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a parent in the child welfare system.
• Knowledge of New Castle County and surrounding areas.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and resources to clients.
• Assist parents in understanding court processes, service plans, and DFS requirements and assist with navigation through systems.
• Advocate for parents' needs within child welfare, court, and service systems.
• Communicate with DFS caseworkers, service providers, and community partners.
• Support parents during meetings, hearings, visits and case conferences.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records.
• Travel across counties and attend hearings in Family Courts.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Monitor client engagement with services and provide follow-up support.

Skills

Experience as a parent in the child w​

Job description

Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. seeks a Family Representation Unit Peer Parent Advocate to provide family-centered support to parents involved in child welfare and custody proceedings.

You will collaborate with attorneys, social workers, and advocates to promote reunification and guide families through DFS processes. The role requires lived experience as a parent in the child welfare system, strong communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.