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Family Advocate - SCT-Des Moines/Lee
Job in
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, 52601, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details Level: Experienced
Job Location:
US-IA-Burlington - Burlington, IA 52601
Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Job Shift: 1st Shift Your Support Can Change Their Story
- Provide information to families about resources, funding, and services available in the community, area, and state.
- Provide referrals to family and/or facilitates access to appropriate services. Assist families in obtaining needed services.
- Identify and professionally articulate family needs or concerns. Assist families in sharing concerns with providers.
- Identify barriers or problems regarding a family’s access to services.
- Assist families in applying for specific services, coordinating applications for funding, necessary evaluations, assessments, and assistance from all agencies selected by the family.
- Serve as a liaison between the family and the selected services.
- Assist families in locating appropriate support groups and advocacy organizations. May also develop local family support groups.
- Develop & maintain a positive and productive working relationship with families by maintaining contact and ensuring that they are knowledgeable of service options for their children.
- Develop & maintain a positive and productive working relationship with community agencies and service providers, parent to parent networks, support groups, and community health team staff.
- Provide timely and thorough documentation of service/care/coordination activities and assists in data collection as defined.
- Collaborate and advocate with community partners to advance service delivery, training, and education.
What you need:
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field of study is preferred for this position. Prior experience in mental health and/or child welfare setting is desired.
Additional requirements include:
- Intermediate computer skills in a MS Office environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks on a timely manner
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