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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>FAMILY ADVOCATE</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Job Category:<span> </span></span></span></span><span><span>Family Support Programs</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Job Status:<span> </span></span></span></span><span><span>Part</span><span>-time</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Reports to:<span> </span></span></span></span><span><span>Director of Family Support Programs</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Job Summary:</span></span></span><span><span> </span><span>The Family</span><span> Advocate</span><span> provides immediate crisis support and ongoing education for foster/adoptive/relative/birth families experiencing any child welfare concerns for the purpose of</span><span> strengthening and </span><span>retaining</span><span> foster and adoptive </span><span>families, and</span><span> promoting stability for the abused and neglected children in their care.</span></span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Responsibilities: </span></span></span><span><span>Primary responsibilities</span><span> include but are not limited to</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Accept referrals via phone and email communication and in person of foster/adoptive/kinship parents needing help to provide effective care to children.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Respond to referrals within one (1) business day. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Attend and </span><span>participate</span><span> in all scheduled meetings, court hearings, and </span><span>trainings</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor </span><span>regarding</span><span> services delivered, concerns or questions.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Obtain necessary releases and consents.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Gather information from all parties.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Assess the situation and </span><span>identify</span><span> </span><span>strategy</span><span> to best assure desired outcomes.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Make referrals or otherwise implement </span><span>strate</span><span>gy</span><span> in partnership with families.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Complete, obtain, and </span><span>maintain</span><span> up-to-date documentation of families/clients </span><span>in a timely manner</span><span>. Documentation should occur within two (2) days of family contact. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Teach families to effectively advocate for themselves by providing them with information on effective intervention and helping to build their confidence. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Develop quality assurance measures to ensure effectiveness of program interventions.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Monitor the quality of services and provide feedback through verbal and written documentation to </span><span>supervisor</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Liaison with key community stakeholders and develop open and clear communication with those partners.</span><span> Attend community meetings as needed.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Participate in staff </span><span>meetings, and</span><span> </span><span>assist</span><span> other program staff as needed.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Collect and record all data on presenting problems and resources/supports given in Client database system.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Analyze data to </span><span>identify</span><span> trends and directions for future systemic advocacy efforts.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>When possible, </span><span>participate</span><span> in task forces, in-services, trainings, and other community educational networking opportunities to educate others about </span><span>FosterAdopt</span><span> </span><span>Connect’s</span><span> programs and to promote partnerships and sponsorships whenever possible.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Model ethical and professional behavior at all times</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Participate in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as required by the<span> </span></span><span>Program Director/</span><span>COO.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Participate as an active team member with all agency departments (</span><span>i.e.</span><span> attend meetings as assigned, ensure availability of residents for scheduled on and off campus appointments, etc.) so the agency’s efforts </span><span>to </span><span>assist</span><span> clients and maintain licensing/contract/COA standard</span><span>s are coordinated for maximum effectiveness.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Travel required to conduct home visits and attend meetings within surrounding counties, with or without accommodation.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Qualifications</span><span><span> </span>&amp; Preferred Skills</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Bachelor’s Degree </span><span>(</span><span>Master’s</span><span> degree preferred) in social work (preferred) or in re</span><span>lated human services field</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Previous</span><span> </span><span>fost</span><span>er/adoptive experience </span><span>required</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Foster/Adoptive license (active or closed) with the State of Missouri must be in good standing (</span><span>i.e.</span><span> no revocations, criminal charges/convictions, or substantiated hotlines)</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Demonstrated resourc</span><span>efulness in setting priorities and </span><span>proposing new ways of cre</span><span>ating efficiencies.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Outstanding organizational and planning skills. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>C</span><span>ollaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong verbal communication skills and </span><span>demonstrated</span><span> </span><span>cap</span><span>ability to write clearly and persuasively. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Demonstrated leadership</span><span>, team management, and interpersonal skills. </span><span>Q</span><span>uickly </span><span>establish</span><span> rapport and build trust. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Flexible and </span><span>a self</span><span>-starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppressions.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Flexibility and adaptability,</span><span> </span><span>can</span><span> shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>F</span><span>lexible in work hours including </span><span>some evening</span><span> and weekend appointments. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Compensation and Benefits </span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Compensation </span><span>commensurate</span><span> with experience. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Comprehen</span><span>sive benefits package including</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Employee Assistance Program</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Generous paid time off after </span><span>90 days</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>FosterAdopt</span><span><span> </span>Connect</span><span><span> </span>does not and shall not discriminate<span> </span></span><span>on the basis of</span><span><span> </span>race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Employee Name Printed: _</span><span>__________________________</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Employee Signature: _______________________________ </span><span>                             <span> </span></span><span>Date: _______________________</span></span></span></p>",
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