Thursday, June 4, 2015

Transitional Housing Children’s Advocate: New Beginnings f/t, benefits

New Beginnings Transitional Housing Program Children's Advocate

 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

 Meet with each child and mother individually as needed for the purpose of providing emotional support and advocacy and assist in connecting families with community resources

 Coordinate with Child Protective Services, Mental Health Services, schools and other outside providers

 Facilitate childcare one evening a week during support group for adults

 Facilitate age-appropriate educational/support groups for children and teens

 Conduct age appropriate activities, transport families to enrollment centers, library, community center, or camp using agency van

 Provide parenting support and resources for moms

 Respond to emergency situations that may arise

 Maintain accurate service data and other required recordkeeping

 Maintain up to date information about community resources

 Complete at least one helpline shift per month

 

Complete job description is online

 

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