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Family Advocate
Email resume to carla@cssutah.org
General Summary:
Implements the day to day activities of the Grandfamilies Kinship Program, facilitates support groups and Friend 2 Friend activities, and assists families in accessing community resources
Must be able to pass BCI background check.
General Job Duties and Skills:
Be knowledgeable regarding kinship issues, child welfare issues and adoption
Do face to face meetings with clients
Answer phones
Represent Children’s Service Society on community panels and committees
Attend Children’s Service Society’s Meetings as scheduled
Have knowledge of community resources
Develop and maintain Leave a Legacy
Ability to negotiate with others and resolve conflicts; particularly in sensitive situations
Ability to make sound decisions using available information while maintaining confidentiality
Follow policies and procedures, dress appropriately and represent the agency in a positive manner.
Direct Services:
• Responsible for scheduling, organizing and facilitating support groups and Friend 2 Friend activities
• Host and support Community Café kinship advisory groups
• Complete Agency and Program Outreach in the community; including program presentations, community education, etc.
• Assist clients with access to community resources including OCAP program, Specified Relative Grant and Medicaid applications, and DCFS
• Maintain a client mailing list and perform ongoing case management with clients
• Have knowledge and ability to use agency social media accounts for program outreach and client support
• Attend court with clients
• Conduct individual and family crisis intervention
• Collaborate with assigned staff member to follow and maintain program budget
• Collect and maintain data as needed for reporting through data system
• Supervise interns as needed
• Working with assigned staff members develop and maintain volunteer lists and opportunities in your office
• Conduct outreach for program donations; such as school supplies, holiday support, etc and maintain an organization system for donations
• Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other social science, SSW licensure preferred. Knowledge of Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook, Power Point and other computer software. Preference given to Spanish Speaking.
Physical Requirements: Percentage of Work Time Spent on Activity
0%-24% 25%-49% 50%-74% 75%-100%
Seeing: Must be able to read computer screen and various reports
75-100%
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others
75-100%
Standing/Walking
50-74%
Climbing/stooping/kneeling
25-49%
Lifting/pulling/pushing
25-49%
Fingering/grasping/feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system
75-100%
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Experience Level : Mid Level
Organization Mission : Children’s Service Society of Utah empowers families, caregivers, and professionals through services supporting the safety and well-being of children.
DEI/Nondiscrimination Statement : Children’s Service Society of Utah strives to serve all individuals, including clients, staff members, community partners, professionals, families, and children in our community. We endeavor to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and safe space where everyone is valued, supported, and respected for who they are and how they contribute to the community. CSS promotes equity by meeting everyone where they are and creating an open, inclusive, and accepting environment that allows healthy growth and personal development.
CSS commits to utilizing all opportunities available to reverse and reduce structural and institutional racism and inequities in our agency and the systems we partner with. This commitment enables us to consistently review processes and procedures, programs and services, and approaches and solutions to ensure that they do not perpetuate inequities embedded in our culture.
Inclusion – By serving all children and all families, CSS means to ensure that everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, ability, nationality, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background feels welcome, included, and heard.
Diversity – CSS accepts, supports, values, and respects all cultures, races, orientations, and all individual and unique characteristics that enrich the agency and enhance an environment of acceptance and empathy.
Equity / Accessibility – CSS will ensure equity by providing services, programs, and interactions that address each individual’s unique circumstances. We will examine policies and procedures to advance equity, accessibility, and access in all programs, services, initiatives, and activities to advance equity goals. No one is excluded for any reason that can be controlled or modified. CSS will ensure equity by providing services, programs, and interactions that are neutral and unbiased. We actively strive to guarantee that all programs, services, initiatives, and activities advance equity goals and no one is excluded due to visible or invisible differences.
Job Location : 249 E Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770
Work Model : Hybrid
Closing Date : 2/16/2025
Compensation Type : Hourly
Job Status : Nonexempt
Benefits Offered : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
Pay Range : $20.00 - $21.00 per hour