Family Advocate III

• Location 1637 Tiffin Ave,Findlay, OH, 45840,United States
• Base Pay $23.47 - $26.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Yearly Full Time

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Family Advocate III

Office

Location:

1637 Tiffin Ave, Findlay, OH 45840

Service Area: This position provides services throughout Crawford, Hancock, Hardin, Marion, Putnam, and Wyandot counties
. Regular travel within the assigned service area is required.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday

Weekly

Hours:

34 hours per week

Pay Rate: $23.47 - $26.00 per hour, based on education and experience

Provide case management and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing housing instability or other barriers to self-sufficiency. Assess participant needs, coordinate community resources, and build collaborative relationships with service providers and property owners to promote housing stability and long-term success.

When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptability—the values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

• Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekends
• Health Coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one
• Health Savings:
  Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributions
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per year
• Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per year
• Income Protection:
  Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support:
  Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives
• Professional Development:
  Education assistance and training opportunities

Associate's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field.

At least three years of experience providing case management or working with at-risk youth, adults, or families.

• Initiate and maintain relationships with other agency departments, area social service providers, and property owners to assist participants and families in meeting their needs.
• Recruit, screen, assess, establish goals, and make referrals related to employment, housing, health care including substance abuse and/or alcohol abuse, economic self-sufficiency, and interpersonal relationships to assist participants and their families meet their basic needs.
• Determine if participants meet eligibility requirements.
• Provide referrals, case management, crisis intervention, support, and follow‑up services for participants and their families, conduct participant home visits on a regular basis.
• Maintain on‑going communication with supervisor and internal support team regarding the progress of the participant.
• Ensure timely entry of information into the appropriate program database system.
• Prepare, submit, and ensure the accuracy of payment vouchers, required documentation, reports, and participant files within established time frames.
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

• Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
• Must submit to initial and/o periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
• Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.

Join us in Helping Communities Thrive, One Neighbor at a Time.