Family Advocate

$25.00/hour

Leadership Development Program (LDP, Building
6)

10058 South Mountain Road, Building 6, South Mountain, PA

Full-Time

$25.00/hour

Daily Pay Available

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

For more than 53 years,
Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

• Competitive Compensation
• Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Available after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

As a Family Advocate
, you will help ensure there is a collaborative process with families, placing agencies and providers, with the specific focus on the best interest of each child. Planning and process will focus on aftercare/discharge planning and case management support services to each child.

• Coordinate and implement case management activities with family / discharge planning
• Provide indirect supervision of clinical / case management positions to direct and monitor clinical services related to family and discharge planning
• Monitor level of family involvement/engagement and assist treatment team in making recommendations on clients’ best interest related to family support
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
• Assist clients in the understanding of established treatment goals, service plans, and rights and expectations
• Assist clients in knowing what resources and supports are available to them at the program and in the community
• Provide or assist in group counseling sessions, facilitating and helping clients understand information being presented
• Participate in and documents services provided, as well as communication with external agencies/services involved in supporting client treatment plans
• Write reports accurately and support advocacy for client and family involvement
• Attend court hearings, advocacy meetings, and treatment planning meetings as necessary
• Communicate effectively with juvenile probation officers/case workers, including them in the treatment process and updating them on client progress related to responsibilities
• Maintain regular contact and communicate effectively with parents/legal guardians, including them in the treatment process and updating…