Kinship Family Advocate
About The Position
We are seeking a Kinship Family Advocate to join our team. Starting Salary: $48,000- $52,000 (Annually) Your role will collaborate with and support the case management team, other members of the professional team and kin placements to best support the children or youth to help create placement stability, expedite permanency and help children reel connected to and supported by their network. As a member of the Kinship team, you will work with five other Kinship Family Advocates and report to our Manager of Kinship Family Advocates. We are seeking a Kinship Family Advocate to join our team. Your role will collaborate with and support the case management team, other members of the professional team and kin placements to best support the children or youth to help create placement stability, expedite permanency and help children reel connected to and supported by their network. As a member of the Kinship team, you will work with five other Kinship Family Advocates and report to our Manager of Kinship Family Advocates.
Requirements
- Our ideal candidate will have two years of relevant experience in the child welfare arena and the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, human services, education, counseling or psychology.
- At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening
- A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Carry a Kinship caseload.
- Professionally represent Cornerstones of Care to the professional and social community, including communicating with supervisors and administrators across agencies at comparable levels.
- Assist the family in cultivating natural and informal family and community supports which can help the family achieve safety and permanency for children.
- Ensure compliance with all DCF and Cornerstones of Care standards and requirements, as set forth in policy, contracts/grants, and licensing documents as it relates to assigned programs.
- Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the families’ needs which includes working after traditional hours and on weekends.
Benefits
- Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
- 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
- Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
- Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
- Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
- Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
- Pet Insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
