What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocate position at Tohono O'odham Nation?
The position is located in Sells, AZ.
Position Summary :
Under limited supervision, promotes the department's goals of providing advocacy services to Tohono O'odham families and individuals with multiple special health care needs.
The work is normally reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with general organization / department goals, policies and procedures. Major work activities are covered by procedures or guidelines permitting flexibility in selecting methods to utilize and procedures to follow, determination of work priorities, and the planning and coordination of projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develops with each family / guardian, a Family Advocate Plan for services.
- Participates in meetings with agencies / schools and makes home visits to ensure program needs are delivered.
- Participates with family in medical appointments, upon client's permission.
- Advocates for clients, making sure they comprehend what is stated during the appointment.
- Assists families with service barrier; accessing managed care services, including Arizona DDD, AHCCCS, ALTCS, SSI.
- Locates specialized housing for adult children; accessing day programs and / or work programs.
- Assists with securing guardianship; issues relating to Child Protective Services, police or court issues; securing in-home services.
- Assists with securing early intervention services for babies and toddlers; securing therapy, including physical, occupational and speech.
- Provides specialized transportation to families.
- Conducts well-family visits.
- Coordinates with TODHS divisions, TON Education Department, including Head Start and Vocational Rehabilitation, and IHS pediatrics and social services department, BIA special services, IO / BSD special services.
- Develops with families and Division teams, training modules for advocacy, education and health promotion activities.
- Provides transportation to client to and from appointments.
- Presents workshops for families and communities on advocacy strategies, services, program and resource, and health promotion.
- Provides bi-monthly reports to supervisor.
- Coordinates and participates in monthly Tohono O'odham Family Support gatherings.
- Attends staff meetings and other designated meetings as required.
- Maintains professional knowledge by recording data, attending workshops, classes and conferences.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Skill in working with Tohono O'odham families with children with special needs.
Ability to travel long distances throughout Nation and surrounding area.
Minimum Qualifications :
Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements :
Salary : $29
