Family Advocate

Pay Range: $18.00

Job Type: Full or Part-time, negotiable

Organization's Mission: Children’s Service Society of Utah empowers families and caregivers through services that support the safety and well-being of children.
Organization's Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Statement and Work: CSS is an equal opportunity employer and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Position Summary: General Summary:
Implements the day to day activities of the Grandfamilies Kinship Program, facilitates support groups and Friend 2 Friend activities, and assists families in accessing community resources
Must be able to pass BCI background check.
Primary Responsibilities: General Job Duties and Skills:
 Be knowledgeable regarding kinship issues, child welfare issues and adoption
 Do face to face meetings with clients
 Answer phones
 Represent Children’s Service Society on community panels and committees
 Attend Children’s Service Society’s Meetings as scheduled
 Have knowledge of community resources
 Develop and maintain Leave a Legacy
 Ability to negotiate with others and resolve conflicts; particularly in sensitive situations
 Ability to make sound decisions using available information while maintaining confidentiality
 Follow policies and procedures, dress appropriately and represent the agency in a positive manner.
Direct Services:
• Responsible for scheduling, organizing and facilitating support groups and Friend 2 Friend activities
• Host and support Community Café kinship advisory groups
• Complete Agency and Program Outreach in the community; including program presentations, community education, etc.
• Assist clients with access to community resources including OCAP program, Specified Relative Grant and Medicaid applications, and DCFS
• Maintain a client mailing list and perform ongoing case management with clients
• Have knowledge and ability to use agency social media accounts for program outreach and client support
• Attend court with clients
• Conduct individual and family crisis intervention
• Collaborate with assigned staff member to follow and maintain program budget
• Collect and maintain data as needed for reporting through data system
• Supervise interns as needed
• Working with assigned staff members develop and maintain volunteer lists and opportunities in your office
• Conduct outreach for program donations; such as school supplies, holiday support, etc and maintain an organization system for donations
• Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other social science, SSW licensure preferred. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook, Power Point and other computer software. Preference given to Spanish Speaking.
Benefits / Why Work With Us: Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
403b Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Child Care