Child Family Advocate

The Child and Family Advocate is responsible for providing parent education and support services to families for the purposes of reunification, prevention, and family preservation.

​The Bair Foundation is a leading treatment foster care agency founded in 1967 and nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation since 2002. We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with at-risk youth and families to become a part of our team of dedicated and committed staff who go above and beyond to ensure our children and families are getting the best care and services. If this sounds like you, we look forward to viewing your application!

OFFICE LOCATION: 625 Lincoln Avenue, North Charleroi, PA 15022

BENEFITS:

• Generous Holiday and PTO benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401K Traditional and ROTH
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• assessing family safety and reporting any concerns regarding the safety of children to supervisor immediately.
• accepting referrals from the referral agency and scheduling families for services.
• coordinating and facilitating meetings for each family accepted; which will include the family, referral source, and other family supports.
• providing services to each referred family and completes appropriate parenting training curriculum.
• collaborating with referral source to develop a plan in meeting program requirements and services provided for each client.
• providing required documentation in accordance with program standards and contract obligations.
• meeting with referral source personnel regularly to provide ongoing reports of the family’s progress.
• facilitating monthly group meetings with community providers and families, as appropriate.
• maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with clients and families.
• asses family’s strengths and needs.
• scheduling and coordinating visits and transportation of clients and families.
• meeting with families to discuss goals, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
• inputting information into the electronic data bases.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• ​Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Child welfare experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have providing casework services to children and families?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person