Family advocate

We are seeking a dedicated bilingual Family Advocate to join our Services Affirming Family Empowerment (SAFE) team. In this role, you will coordinate referrals, participate in School Student Study Team and weekly case management meetings, conduct needs assessments, and provide early intervention through in-home support.

Your work will focus on prevention and early intervention, helping families achieve self-sufficiency. By providing direct services to clients and their families, you will support CAPSLO’s mission and make a meaningful difference.

We would love to hear from someone who :

• Family Advocate I : Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Health Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Family Advocate II : Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Health Education, and two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has a valid California Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle available for business use (mileage reimbursed), and an acceptable driving record.
• Is bilingual / biliterate in English and Spanish. An exam will be administered prior to employment.

As a Family Advocate you will :

• Facilitate entry of eligible children into the SAFE programs and orient parents to the goals and objectives of SAFE.
• Support SAFE families by identifying problems and concerns, linking families with appropriate referral systems and services, and following up to ensure services are received.
• Participate in comprehensive family needs assessments to develop family case planning, ensuring the multidisciplinary team obtains necessary information.
• Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator and in collaboration with SAFE partners, provide case management services to support daily living skills and social skills development.
• Provide continuous one-on-one case management to implement health, nutrition, school completion / equivalency, child development, and parenting goals.
• Facilitate support groups and parenting classes.
• Network with related agencies to link clients to community resources.
• Obtain pertinent medical and education information, including attendance and achievement data, for documentation of special needs children, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Conduct regular home visits to foster communication and develop trusting relationships with families.

As a CAPSLO Employee you will receive :

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance coverage, 100% covered by CAPSLO!
• 14 paid holidays, so you can always count on being off.
• Vacation time to relax, reconnect and recharge.
• Sick Time to rest and feel better or get to our doctor appointment.
• A generous match to your retirement contribution after your first six months.
• The opportunity to work alongside a team of individuals with the same goal helping people, changing lives!
• And much more

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Based on program, a current TB skin test / Chest X-Ray may be required.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment.
• Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment.

Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work.

About us :

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.

We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Benefits & Perks : Stay Healthy!

Stay Healthy!

• Keep yourself healthy with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans (Did we mention we pay your monthly premium at 100% if you are full time, YES 100 %!)
• Keep your family healthy with the same comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision available for you to purchase!
• Address everyday concerns with access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Get involved with company-sponsored monthly wellness challenges!

Be Financially Fit!

• Save for your future by enrolling into our retirement plan with generous company matches after 6 month.
• Set aside pre-tax dollars to cover medical or child care expenses through our Flexible Spending Plans.
• Utilize Discounts from our partners (reduced rates for pet insurance, cell phone services, car rentals and more).

Take time for you!

• Relax, recharge, and reconnect with friends and family or plan your get away for a few days while using your vacation time awarded to you every pay period!
• Relax when you are sick, rest assured you are covered by your awesome team and accrued paid sick time!
• Honor diversity on our paid holidays of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth National Independence Day. Want to celebrate a day that’s especially meaningful to you?

We’ve got you covered with a paid Personal Holiday.

Enjoy the holidays! You get 14 of them PAID!

Career Growth & Professional Development!

• Work in an environment that fosters learning excellence and provides ongoing opportunities for experience and education.
• Explore our education assistance programs to support your professional development and empower your career journey. (*must be hired under eligible program)
• Apply for our education leave program, which allows paid time off to take career related courses or education reimbursements! (*must be hired under eligible program)
• Feed your mind, fuel your career with our lunch and learn sessions and various virtual training opportunities!

Have fun at work!

• Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with your team!
• Join one of our committees and meet employees across the agency.
• Rock your CAPSLO provided hats, t-shirts, sweaters and more!
• Be you!

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Regular Full Time
• Min Hiring Rate $18.50
• Max Hiring Rate $21.50
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

Last updated : 2024-07-04

Salary : $19 - $22