Family Service Advocate - Greater East Texas Community Action Program : Job Details

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

GETCAP CultureHelping people help themselves and each other. GETCAP provides a variety of services that advance the self-sufficiency & general well-being of low-income East Texas households, through private & public partnerships.Job Position Description: Responsible for case management/family engagement, including providing community resources and collaborations, support service delivery, monitoring and reporting, and providing best practices in working with families.Responsibilities:

• Process eligibility applications per systems, procedures and policies established by the agency.
• Assist in coordinating/participating in recruitment efforts to help ensure ample wait list selection for site.
• Form and maintain working relationships with families including providing support and coordination for families with required procedures: enrollment, orientations, screenings, and child assessments.
• Provide resources and referrals to families as requested to support their efforts and family partnership plans.
• Document in the agency data system the support provided and interactions with families.
• Form and maintain working relationships with outside agencies to facilitate both recruitment and services to enrolled and wait listed families.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Social Services related field
• Positive, motivating and energetic personality
• Professionalism and can be flexible in a changing environment
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, database, internet and e-mail.
• Must be able to effectively operate a motor vehicle, as local travel is required.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, including balance and prioritizing work load.
• Regular repetitive motion with hands, computer keyboarding, phone
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients in crisis.

Benefits:

• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays