Participant Engagement Advocate

Participant Engagement Advocate

Requisition # : req15724

Location : Atlanta, GA

Hours :   Full-time (40 hours / week)

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our mission and these shared values : we’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul.

The DREAMS-4U Participant Engagement Advocate is primarily responsible for providing education, direct services, and case management to program participants in need of relationship building, employment and other positive life skill resources and services. This individual is also responsible for providing intake, assessment, and engagement services to clients.

This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct services, navigation services, and case management to program clients in need of relationship building, employment, and other positive life skill resources and services;
• Provide intake, assessment, enrollment, and engagement services to program participants in a timely manner;
• Assist with organizing and teaching curricula classes and workshops on relationship enhancement, budgeting and finances, and complex family relationships;
• Facilitate workshops, family groups and other activities as needed to reinforce curriculum skills, provide resources and support to clients;
• Train and mentor alumni coaches for roles as class leaders, mentors, and workshop leaders;
• Provide community referrals for services related to domestic violence, child maltreatment, and vocational rehabilitation based on needs and family case plan;
• Effectively promote the program to community agencies and organizations;
• Administer case notes and documentation in a timely manner based on guidelines and procedures set forth;
• Provide follow up visits to clients routinely based on program expectations;
• Compile statistical information monthly and conduct follow up surveys by phone, mail, and / or email;
• Meet routinely with supervisor to plan workshops, consult on cases, review case plans and evaluate client progress;
• Attend internal and external trainings to increase knowledge of program content areas, and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Ensure delivery of services in a manner which empowers clients while following licensing regulations and Bethany’s standard of practice;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’slicense with at least 3 years driving experience in the to operate a vehicle on behalf

of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a

reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;

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