Canopy Children's Solutions
Family Advocate - LINK - Starkville, MS
Canopy Children's Solutions, Starkville, Mississippi, us, 39760
Overview
Family Advocate at Canopy Children\'s Solutions. Serve as the primary point of contact between families, community partners, and state agencies; follow the established family map to link to services, educate/psychoeducation, provide community education, and networking/marketing to strengthen families and keep kids in a stable home.
Responsibilities
Advocate, represent, support and assist youth and their families.
Assist in creating and sustaining a family-driven approach.
Provide families with information, advocacy skills and related activities.
Provide psycho-education for families as needed.
Assist families in crisis with appropriate referrals and supports.
Assist families in resolving complaints and concerns about Canopy Children\'s Solutions system of care.
Represent families at team meetings and related activities.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with professional partners.
Maintain and promote a high level of cultural competency.
Meet on a regular basis with program staff. Coordinate job responsibilities with supervisor.
Carry out all administrative duties, which include:
Maintain regular and predictable weekly work schedule, including irregular hours when needed to meet with families.
Attend Organization general orientation and required employee trainings including Risking Connection, Department of Mental Health trainings, and other required or supervisor approved conference, workshops or trainings.
Participate and assist in quality assurance studies and program improvement activities.
Network/Market in the community for families and the Link Program.
Document all services within a 48 hour timeframe.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to articulate concepts in a clear manner to families to help strengthen themselves and the other family members.
Ability to listen to and problem solve with families individually or in a group setting.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience in diverse communication styles and the ability to work with teams.
Familiarity with MDHS, TANF, and other state services and how to navigate these entities either through direct experience and/or through work in the field.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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Responsibilities
Advocate, represent, support and assist youth and their families.
Assist in creating and sustaining a family-driven approach.
Provide families with information, advocacy skills and related activities.
Provide psycho-education for families as needed.
Assist families in crisis with appropriate referrals and supports.
Assist families in resolving complaints and concerns about Canopy Children\'s Solutions system of care.
Represent families at team meetings and related activities.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with professional partners.
Maintain and promote a high level of cultural competency.
Meet on a regular basis with program staff. Coordinate job responsibilities with supervisor.
Carry out all administrative duties, which include:
Maintain regular and predictable weekly work schedule, including irregular hours when needed to meet with families.
Attend Organization general orientation and required employee trainings including Risking Connection, Department of Mental Health trainings, and other required or supervisor approved conference, workshops or trainings.
Participate and assist in quality assurance studies and program improvement activities.
Network/Market in the community for families and the Link Program.
Document all services within a 48 hour timeframe.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to articulate concepts in a clear manner to families to help strengthen themselves and the other family members.
Ability to listen to and problem solve with families individually or in a group setting.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience in diverse communication styles and the ability to work with teams.
Familiarity with MDHS, TANF, and other state services and how to navigate these entities either through direct experience and/or through work in the field.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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