What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Service Advocate position at Greater East Texas Community Action Program?
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
GETCAP Culture
Helping people help themselves and each other. GETCAP provides a variety of services that advance the self-sufficiency & general well-being of low-income East Texas households, through private & public partnerships.
Job Position Description: Responsible for case management/family engagement, including providing community resources and collaborations, support service delivery, monitoring and reporting, and providing best practices in working with families.
Responsibilities:
- Process eligibility applications per systems, procedures and policies established by the agency.
- Assist in coordinating/participating in recruitment efforts to help ensure ample wait list selection for site.
- Form and maintain working relationships with families including providing support and coordination for families with required procedures: enrollment, orientations, screenings, and child assessments.
- Provide resources and referrals to families as requested to support their efforts and family partnership plans.
- Document in the agency data system the support provided and interactions with families.
- Form and maintain working relationships with outside agencies to facilitate both recruitment and services to enrolled and wait listed families.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Social Services related field
- Positive, motivating and energetic personality
- Professionalism and can be flexible in a changing environment
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, database, internet and e-mail.
- Must be able to effectively operate a motor vehicle, as local travel is required.
- Able to work with minimal supervision, including balance and prioritizing work load.
- Regular repetitive motion with hands, computer keyboarding, phone
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients in crisis.
Benefits:
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
Salary : $17 - $20
