Trauma-Informed Family Advocate

Canopy Standard; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopy Children's Solutions in Mississippi seeks a Family Advocate to serve as the primary contact between families, community partners, and state agencies. You will follow the family map to link to services, educate/psychoeducation, provide community education, and networking/marketing to strengthen families and keep kids in a stable home.

Advocate, represent, support and assist youth and their families; provide psycho-education and crisis referrals, and maintain collaborative relationships

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to articulate concepts to families.
• Ability to listen to and problem solve with families.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with diverse communication styles and teamwork.
• Familiarity with MDHS, TANF, and state services.

Responsibilities

• Advocate, represent, support and assist youth and families.
• Assist in creating and sustaining a family-driven approach.
• Provide families with information, advocacy skills and related activities.
• Provide psycho-education for families as needed.
• Assist families in crisis with appropriate referrals and supports.
• Assist families in resolving complaints and concerns about Canopy Children's Solutions system of care.
• Represent families at team meetings and related activities.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with professional partners.
• Maintain and promote a high level of cultural competency.
• Meet on a regular basis with program staff. Coordinates job responsibilities with supervisor.
• Carry out all administrative duties, which include: Maintain regular and predictable weekly work schedule, including irregular hours when needed to meet with families.
• Attend Organization general orientation and required employee trainings including Risking Connection, Department of Mental Health trainings, and other required or supervisor approved conference, workshops or trainings.
• Participate and assist in quality assurance studies and program improvement activities.
• Network/Market in the community for families and the Link Program.
• Document all services within a 48 hour timeframe.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Canopy Children's Solutions in Mississippi seeks a Family Advocate to serve as the primary contact between families, community partners, and state agencies. You will follow the family map to link to services, educate/psychoeducation, provide community education, and networking/marketing to strengthen families and keep kids in a stable home.

Advocate, represent, support and assist youth and their families; provide psycho-education and crisis referrals, and maintain collaborative relationships