Family Support Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

At Distinguished Journeys, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of every family we serve. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where families can overcome challenges, thrive, and flourish. By fostering genuine connections, building trust, and providing tailored support, we ensure each interaction leaves a lasting positive impact.

We currently provide services in Carroll, Chattooga, Dade, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Haralson, Henry, Lamar, Macon, Pike, Paulding, Rockdale, Schley, and Screven counties. Please note that the listed location for a case is not the only place services may be provided. As a Family Support Advocate (FSA), your work may take you to various locations, including DFCS offices, client residences, schools, or other case-related settings. Flexibility and adaptability are key to successfully supporting our families.

Distinguished Journeys hires independent contractors, giving you the flexibility to accept or decline cases. However, once you accept a case, we expect full ownership and consistent care. Consistency is critical as we work with children and families in vulnerable situations, and your reliability helps foster their growth and development during challenging times.

FSAs at Distinguished Journeys take on dynamic roles that may include behavioral aide services, parent aide support, transporting clients, and conducting drug screen collections. To join our team, you must have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working with children.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and committed to helping families succeed, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Key Responsibilities :

• Behavioral Aide : Assist children and teenagers in foster care with daily routines, provide emotional support, and help manage and redirect challenging behaviors in a positive way. Supervise children during activities, outings, and family visits, and collaborate closely with foster parents and DFCS staff to ensure the children’s safety and well-being. (Salary : $19 / hour, plus mileage reimbursement)
• Parent Aide : Teach and model effective parenting skills for parents involved in the foster care system. Supervise and document parent-child visitations and provide constructive feedback to parents to support their growth and improvement. (Salary : $19 / hour, plus mileage reimbursement)
• Transporter : Safely transport children and families to and from appointments, visits, placements, and other essential activities, ensuring their well-being during transport. (Salary : $15 / hour, plus mileage reimbursement)
• Drug Screen Collection : Collect drug testing samples (urine, hair, nail, sweat patch, or saliva) as requested by DFCS Case Managers. Follow strict procedures to ensure the accuracy, security, and confidentiality of the samples. (Salary : $25 / collection, plus mileage reimbursement)

Qualifications :

Salary : $15 - $25