Family Advocate

Overview

Thrive and Change Lives

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.

We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

Responsibilities

The Family Advocate will teach, model and coach specific patterns of behavior by teaching and coaching basic living and parenting skills to parents whose children have been identified as risk for or placed in foster care. Utilize the evidenced-based Incredible Years Home Visiting curriculum to teach, model and coach specific patterns of behavior by teaching and coaching basic living and parenting skills. Implement as outlined in the purpose of services, home safety, increased nurturance, appropriate discipline, child development, household management, health, nutrition and building a supportive social network. Provide transportation on a limited basis as it relates to the purpose of service. Maintain client confidentiality at all times. Provide weekly face-to-face contact with clients as agreed upon by case manager and supervisor. Maintain ongoing communication with supervisors. Immediately report all safety and risk concerns. Meet with supervisor weekly to discuss case progress, challenges, receive guidance and support. Complete and audit all required written documentation according to program mandates. Offer linkages to community resources and other organizations. Provide supervised visits for parents whose children are in foster care or relative placement. Attend and participate in monthly trainings, team meetings and Service Plan Reviews. Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures.

This Position Pays $20.00 Per hour

Qualifications

Educational Level:

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of experience providing home-based services with vulnerable families and at-risk children less than 10 years of age, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certificate/Clearances:

• Valid N.Y.S. Drivers License, registered and insured vehicle, N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance.

Skills/Abilities:

• Customer service skills.  Ability to utilize electronic database system. Proficiency MS Office, specifically Outlook. Oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

• Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client’s homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled individuals, Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children/adults in a challenging and active environment.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.