Journey Works Family Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

The Child Abuse Prevention Council

MISSION :

“The Child Abuse Prevention Council PROTECTS children and STRENGTHENS families through awareness and outcome-driven programs, delivered with compassion.”

"Striving to create an experience of value, connection, and belonging."

BENEFITS :

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance options
• Paid Holidays / Sick Pay
• Generous Paid-Time Off – accruals increase with tenure
• Vision / Dental Insurance Options
• Retirement Saving Plan (403B) – agency matches up to 3% on 1st year workiversary
• Staff Recognitions – Spot Awards, Employee of the Month
• Business Casual Office Environment
• Monthly Staff Gatherings / Team Culture
• 501(c)(3) Designation – you’re able to apply for PSLF Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts – LifeMart

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of the Program Manager for Journey WORKs, this position functions as a direct link between children, families, fathers and pregnant / parenting mothers in accordance with the designated funding contract. This position provides intensive Family Strengthening services to pregnant women and mothers of children 0 to 5 in San Joaquin County. Services can include but are not limited to any of the following : using the Parent-Child Assistance (PCAP) Framework, collaboration with substance use services staff to identify ways to support the mother’s substance use assessment, brief treatment, outpatient / inpatient services, as well as withdrawal management and opiate substitution therapies and medication assisted treatment. Comprehensive assessment of children and families will be done & making referrals to community services. In addition, this position is responsible for meeting with fellow county / community agencies (e.g. SJC Human Services Agency / First 5 San Joaquin CalWORKs programs), intake and enrollment of children and families into the program. This position will make home visits to the families enrolled in the program and on an average maintain a caseload of 18 families at any given time.

General Requirements :

1. Promote and maintain a sense of collaboration at CAPC.

2. Represent the agency consistently and professionally, always modeling a commitment to its Mission and Values.

3. Have a solid working knowledge of all the rules, regulations, and laws that apply to assigned position / program.

4. Assure program continuity, quality and compliance.

5. Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, children and community members.

6. Develop and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with other stakeholders to ensure support of the agency’s vision, mission, and values.

7. Attention to detail and following directions with thoroughness and accuracy.

8. Ability to work on multiple tasks.

9. Respond appropriately to difficult and sensitive matters.

10. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

11. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

12. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

13. Excellent organizational skills.

14. Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work.

15. Abide by the CAPC Characteristics.

16. Other duties, both program-specific and CAPC-related, as assigned.

Program Specific Duties :

1. Maintain family case files on a weekly basis and assist with any related statistical and / or evaluation components.

2. Maintain all tracking spreadsheets on a weekly basis and assist with any related statistical and / or evaluation components.

3. Provide intense home visitation to assigned families maintaining fidelity of designated curriculums when applicable.

4. Provide home visitation services following the Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) framework two to three times per month per client as outlined in the Scope of Work.

5. Maintain a caseload of 18 clients as specified in the scope of work.

6. Work with Substance use services staff to identify ways to support the mother's substance use assessment, brief treatment, outpatient and inpatient services, as well as withdrawal management and opiate substitution therapies and medication assisted treatment.

7. Assist pregnant and parenting mothers and / or parenting fathers in obtaining alcohol and drug treatment, staying in recovery and resolving complex problems related to their substance use to assure children are in a safe, stable home environment.

8. Attend meetings as required by CAPC and the contract.

9. Provide concrete activities and education to strengthen parent and child attachment and bring the child into focus.

10. Teach problem solving skills to enhance family functioning and assist in setting and achieving family goals.

11. Support families in providing a healthy and safe environment for children.

12. Coach parents to act as advocates for themselves and their children.

13. Provide developmental and behavioral assessments of children.

14. Establish trust with families through family centered support and encouragement.

15. Have a solid working knowledge of all the rules, regulations, and laws that apply to the contracts.

16. Promote and maintain a sense of teamwork between assigned department and other CAPC staff, First 5, community partner agencies, and other individuals relevant to the successful case management of each case.

17. Network with other community agencies and participate when requested, in community and health fairs and other events designed to promote CAPC programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major in social services, child development or a closely related field, preferred.

Experience :

Two years of relevant experience working with children and families. Experience and enthusiasm for working with and supporting families; especially parents / caregivers.

EOE :

CAPC hires and promotes employees regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or physical handicap or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CAPC is an equal opportunity employer.