Family Advocate

Children's Home Society of Florida

• HOURLY RATE OF $18.75

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we're changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families' lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Family Advocate provides support, advocacy, and guidance to individuals who have experienced or been impacted by crime or trauma. The Advocate will serve as a liaison between victims and the criminal justice system, providing information about the legal process and assisting victims with accessing resources to aid in their recovery. Working as part of an integrated team, the incumbent assists in ensuring clients are accessing the services needed to improve their overall health and wellbeing. Overall, the Family Advocate contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

Primary Job Functions

1. Provide crisis intervention services to victims of crime or trauma, including emotional support, safety planning, and resource referrals.

Crisis intervention and victim guidance

Community Outreach Resource

Program Administration

2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.

Job Qualifications

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Together, good can be done.

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