Family Service Advocate
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Family Service Advocate

Greater East Texas Community Action Program

Location: Tyler,TX, USA

Date: 2024-12-12T11:32:09Z

Job Description:
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
GETCAP CultureHelping people help themselves and each other. GETCAP provides a variety of services that advance the self-sufficiency & general well-being of low-income East Texas households, through private & public partnerships.Job Position Description: Responsible for case management/family engagement, including providing community resources and collaborations, support service delivery, monitoring and reporting, and providing best practices in working with families.Responsibilities:
  • Process eligibility applications per systems, procedures and policies established by the agency.
  • Assist in coordinating/participating in recruitment efforts to help ensure ample wait list selection for site.
  • Form and maintain working relationships with families including providing support and coordination for families with required procedures: enrollment, orientations, screenings, and child assessments.
  • Provide resources and referrals to families as requested to support their efforts and family partnership plans.
  • Document in the agency data system the support provided and interactions with families.
  • Form and maintain working relationships with outside agencies to facilitate both recruitment and services to enrolled and wait listed families.
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Social Services related field
  • Positive, motivating and energetic personality
  • Professionalism and can be flexible in a changing environment
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, database, internet and e-mail.
  • Must be able to effectively operate a motor vehicle, as local travel is required.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision, including balance and prioritizing work load.
  • Regular repetitive motion with hands, computer keyboarding, phone
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients in crisis.
Benefits:
  • Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
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