Kinship Family Advocate

Kinship Family Advocate

Starting Salary: $48,000- $52,000 (Annually)

• Carry a Kinship caseload.
• Professionally represent Cornerstones of Care to the professional and social community, including communicating with supervisors and administrators across agencies at comparable levels.
• Assist the family in cultivating natural and informal family and community supports which can help the family achieve safety and permanency for children.
• Ensure compliance with all DCF and Cornerstones of Care standards and requirements, as set forth in policy, contracts/grants, and licensing documents as it relates to assigned programs.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet the families' needs which includes working after traditional hours and on weekends.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, human services, education, counseling or psychology.
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening.
• A valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.
• Two years of relevant experience in the child welfare arena.

• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave.
• Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision) for team members working at least 30 hours per week.
• Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts).
• Ancillary insurance benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, voluntary life).
• Long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost.
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer