Family Advocate
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5 Clinton, MS Clinton, MS Part-time Contract Part-time Contract $35 an hour $35 an hour 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LOCATION:
CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FAMILY ADVOCATE/COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a part-time 1099 contract position.
The Family Advocate/Community Support Specialist provides support for the Therapeutic Services programs by coordinating services and community resources for children and families served, providing appropriate information, materials and/or referral to all contacts not eligible for case level services, determining eligibility for case level services within agency policies and priorities, supporting program staff and assisting the Clinical Director and Family Advocate Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
Knowledge and understanding of word processing programs, e-mail, and the internet.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis.
Knowledge of available community resources.
Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Family Advocate/Community Support Specialist is hired by the Clinical Director.
The Family Advocate/Community Support Specialist reports directly to the Family Advocate Supervisor who is responsible for his/her performance evaluations.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate acceptable level of commitment to the Core Values and Mission of The Center for Children and Families.
Maintain all confidential information.
Maintaining and updating EHR as per program requirements.
Initiates contact with families and provides specific, measurable, individualized services to each client served.
Maintain contact with entire case load as per program requirements.
Provide assistance to Family Therapists by coordinating community resources for the children and families served by Therapeutic Services.
Maintain a high level of communication with therapists regarding updates and changes in client progress, including coordinating between weekly team meetings.
Maintain communication with community agencies and resource providers within his/her assigned region.
Maintain and update a community resource manual to serve as a listing for program staff.
Participate in weekly supervision along with therapists to discuss cases.
Attend staff meetings and assist in the evaluation of the program.
Complete case notes and summary forms weekly.
Participate in peer file review of records as needed and obtain needed signatures from clients when requested.
Complete all necessary training.
Attend conferences, seminars, and meetings as requested by the Program Director/Coordinator.
Participate in performance evaluations of this position as directed by the Clinical Director.
Provide assistance to the Clinical Director/Clinical Coordinator as needed and when requested.
Other duties as assigned.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Clinton, MS Clinton, MS Part-time Contract Part-time Contract $35 an hour $35 an hour 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LOCATION:
CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FAMILY ADVOCATE/COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a part-time 1099 contract position.
The Family Advocate/Community Support Specialist provides support for the Therapeutic Services programs by coordinating services and community resources for children and families served, providing appropriate information, materials and/or referral to all contacts not eligible for case level services, determining eligibility for case level services within agency policies and priorities, supporting program staff and assisting the Clinical Director and Family Advocate Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social service-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
Knowledge and understanding of word processing programs, e-mail, and the internet.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Knowledge and understanding of issues and dynamics within families in crisis.
Knowledge of available community resources.
Ability to work cooperatively with different types of personalities.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Family Advocate/Community Support Specialist is hired by the Clinical Director.
The Family Advocate/Community Support Specialist reports directly to the Family Advocate Supervisor who is responsible for his/her performance evaluations.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate acceptable level of commitment to the Core Values and Mission of The Center for Children and Families.
Maintain all confidential information.
Maintaining and updating EHR as per program requirements.
Initiates contact with families and provides specific, measurable, individualized services to each client served.
Maintain contact with entire case load as per program requirements.
Provide assistance to Family Therapists by coordinating community resources for the children and families served by Therapeutic Services.
Maintain a high level of communication with therapists regarding updates and changes in client progress, including coordinating between weekly team meetings.
Maintain communication with community agencies and resource providers within his/her assigned region.
Maintain and update a community resource manual to serve as a listing for program staff.
Participate in weekly supervision along with therapists to discuss cases.
Attend staff meetings and assist in the evaluation of the program.
Complete case notes and summary forms weekly.
Participate in peer file review of records as needed and obtain needed signatures from clients when requested.
Complete all necessary training.
Attend conferences, seminars, and meetings as requested by the Program Director/Coordinator.
Participate in performance evaluations of this position as directed by the Clinical Director.
Provide assistance to the Clinical Director/Clinical Coordinator as needed and when requested.
Other duties as assigned.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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