Family Advocate III - GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP : Job Details

Description Family Advocate Location: 801 Kirk Street, Fostoria, OH 44830 Schedule: Monday - Thursday (07:30 AM - 04:30 PM) Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Employment Type: Seasonal Full-Time Pay Rate: $23.23 per hour Summary: Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with social service providers and property owners to assist participants and families in meeting their housing and basic needs. Recruit, screen, and regularly assess the needs of participants and their families and provide case management and follow-up services. Why work for GLCAP?

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• HSA and FSA with company contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
• 3 weeks of paid vacation after one year (can begin using after 6 months of employment)
• Paid Holidays
• Non-critical agency closing week between Christmas and New Years
• Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Casual dress code
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
• Mileage/travel reimbursement
• Family oriented atmosphere
• Phone Stipend
• Education Assistance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiate and maintain relationships with other agency departments, area social service providers, and property owners to assist participants and families in meeting their needs.

Recruit, screen, assess, establish goals, and make referrals related to employment, housing, health care including substance abuse and/or alcohol abuse, economic self-sufficiency, and interpersonal relationships to assist participants and their families meet their basic needs.

Determine if participants meet eligibility requirements.

Provide referrals, case management, crisis intervention, support, and follow-up services for participants and their families.

Maintain on-going communication with supervisor and internal support team regarding the progress of the participant.

Ensure timely entry of information into the appropriate program database system.

Prepare, submit, and ensure the accuracy of payment vouchers, required documentation, reports, and participant files within established time frames.

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in the team process, both within the department and the corporation.

Attend internal and external meetings.

Pursue continuous education and professional development opportunities.

Out-of-town travel with occasional overnight stays.

May occasionally be required to work in excess of scheduled work hours per week in order to fulfill position requirements. Overtime must be pre-approved by supervisor.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education: Required Associate degree in a field of study related to social services. Experience: Three to five years' experience working with at-risk youth and adults; and up to one-year word processing, spreadsheet, internet and database software experience. Additional Requirements:

Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver's license, and maintain a safe driving record.

Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.

Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.

Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.

Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.