Family Advocate / Trainer (Joplin / Springfield, MO)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $45,000 / year

FAMILY ADVOCATE / TRAINER (Joplin / Springfield, MO)

Job Category : Family Support

Programs

Job Status : Full-time, non-exempt

Reports to : Program Director

Job Summary :

This position can be located either in Springfield or Joplin, MO.

The Family Advocate provides immediate crisis support, ongoing education and training for foster / adoptive / relative / birth families experiencing any child welfare concerns for the purpose of strengthening and retaining foster and adoptive families, and promoting stability for the abused and neglected children in their care.

Responsibilities : Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Design, develop and implement quality, effective training for all applicable circuits.
• Assist in the development and planning of monthly trainings, and submit a six (6) month training calendar to the Director as required.
• Facilitate monthly or bi-monthly support groups.
• Analyze data to identify trends and needs for the development of future training curricula.
• Accept referrals via phone and email communication and in person of foster / adoptive / kinship parents needing help to provide effective care to children.
• Respond to referrals within one (1) business day.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, court hearings, and trainings.
• Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions.
• Obtain necessary releases and consents.
• Gather information from all parties.
• Assess the situation and identify strategy to best assure desired outcomes.
• Make referrals or otherwise implement strategy in partnership with families.
• Complete, obtain, and maintain up-to-date documentation of families / clients in a timely manner. Documentation should occur within two (2) days of family contact.
• Teach families to effectively advocate for themselves by providing them with information on effective intervention and helping to build their confidence.
• Develop quality assurance measures to ensure effectiveness of program interventions.
• Monitor the quality of services and provide feedback through verbal and written documentation to supervisor.
• Prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Liaison with key community stakeholders and develop open and clear communication with those partners. Attend community meetings as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, and

assist other program staff as needed.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

capability to write clearly and persuasively.

Compensation & Benefits

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.