What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fatherhood Family Advocate position at Geminus & Regional Health Systems?
Geminus Corporation partners with community-based health care providers, social service organizations and early childhood education programs to help increase access to high-quality social health care for children and families across Northern Indiana. Geminus Corporation is a member of the Regional Care Group.
Scope: The Fatherhood Family Advocate reports to and receives general work direction from the Fatherhood Program Manager. No positions report to the incumbent. The Fatherhood Family Advocate is expected to present a positive and professional image of Geminus, at both the Lake and LaPorte County offices.
Position Purpose:
To provide case management services to children and families in the Division of Child and Family Services through the Family Reunification program.
- Provide home based services.
- Develop safety and risk assessment.
- Facilitate child and family team meetings.
- Develop service plans.
- Provide documentation through computer programming.
- Attend court; provide written reports and provide court testimony as needed.
- Complete client surveys to assess cases.
Essential Competencies:
- Provide excellent customer service/communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to utilize computer skills including Microsoft Office/Outlook, data entry and computer program applications as required.
- Detailed oriented.
- Be a team-player.
- Strictly adhere to program policies and procedures.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
Education: BA/BS in social work, psychology or related field
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience working with youth and families providing home based services providing child welfare services.
Licensure and Certification: None required
Shift: Full-Time Days
***Must have his/her own reliable, clean driving record and insured transportation***
What RCG has to offer you:
- 25 days Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance (full-time only)
- Dental Insurance (full-time only)
- Vision Insurance (full-time only)
- Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Differential for Discounted Gym Membership
- Tuition Assistance
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time only)
- Working Advantage Employee Discount Program
Pay: $18.03
If what we offer speaks to you and you have a passion for helping people, then apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.03 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation?
- Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field?
- Are you willing to occasionally work hours after 5pm to meet the needs of clients and the program?
- Can you contest to being able to pass and extensive background check?
- Can you contest to being able to pass a pre-employment drug screening?
- Are you open to the starting pay of $18.03 an hour?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
