Community Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

About us :

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission : Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision : We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

Visit our website : myarrowleaf.org / employment to learn more about Arrowleaf

Job Title : Community Advocate

Home Office : Anna, IL or Cairo, IL. Location is dependent on office space availability.

Area of Focus : Community Collaboration

Program(s) : Comprehensive Community Based Services (CCBYS) : helps young people, ages 10 to 17, and their families minimize involvement in the child welfare and / or juvenile justice system through stabilization and support services.

Immediate Supervisor : Sr. Program Director

Hours of Work : Full-time 40 hours / week. Afterhours on-call rotation required.

Community Advocate Minimum Qualifications : Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field; qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP). Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred; qualifies as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Must complete YASI certification within 3 months of hire.

Community Advocate Special Requirements : Maintain and provide proof of a valid driver's license; maintain and provide proof of personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; maintains CPR & First Aid training requirements; participate in afterhours Crisis Call Rotation; evening / weekend availability; ability to travel to off-site or community based locations; must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at a time; t ravel to all agency sites when appropriate.

Community Advocate Skills & Knowledge : Must have knowledge of case management processes, area resources / service systems, crisis intervention / conflict resolution, word processing and basic computer skills. Employee must be able to assist the QMHP in addressing individual client needs and document clients’ progress toward the goals and objectives identified on the Case Plan. Excellent written and oral communications, ability to teach basic life skills and problem solving strategies are required. General knowledge of the juvenile justice system and education system preferred.

Community Advocate job duties include, but not limited to :

Intervenes and evaluates clients, establishes diagnosis, as needed. Assists in the development of the individual case plan collaboratively with clients, their guardian(s), and the QMHP by defining goals, specific outcomes and time frames for treatment. Monitor client's behavior.

Provides crisis intervention to stabilize client's condition by utilizing short term crisis intervention techniques and / or referral to other support services.

Provides services in a variety of settings (i.e. office, school, police department, shelter, home, etc.) to best meet the service needs of the client and family.

Facilitates comprehensive client care by providing case management services and community support services throughout the clients’ service engagement with a focus on engagement, care coordination, advocacy, and discharge planning.

Facilitates recreation / socialization and cultural activities such as providing enjoyable outings that prepare and encourage clients to engage in activities independent of the agency.

Completes required monthly direct service hours / billing requirements.

Effectively teaches life-management and daily living skills to clients that translate to their natural environment with an emphasis on developing natural supports.

• This is a bargaining unit position

Perks and Benefits for Community Advocate :

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Arrowleaf is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.

Arrowleaf is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws regarding it. EEO is a set of standards that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family history), order of protection status, or military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including recruiting, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions, pay practices, training, wages, and benefits.

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