Family Advocate

Introduction

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Ready to make a real impact in your community? Join us as a Family Advocate and be the change for children and families, all while enjoying great benefits and career growth! Devereux invests in you — we help pay for continued education and even help pay off student loans.

Devereux Florida provides intervention services for families in crisis who are referred by the Department of Children and Families. Our goal is to create communities without abuse, neglect or abandonment, while supporting parents or caregivers who otherwise have no guidance.

The Family Advocate is a field‑based position that assists the Case Manager to implement Safety Services & Support Plans. It provides direct support and assistance to parents and their children in homes or community settings.

• Immediate Family Engagement
• 24/7 Crisis Response
• Professional team approach to family preservation
• Skills Training
• Intensive Case Management
• Hands‑on assistance to manage danger threats in the home
• Provide ongoing resource support (food, housing, clothing, medical, daycare, counseling, etc.)
• Transportation to appointments as appropriate

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service)
• Sick time (64 hours per year)
• Tuition Paid Program – 100% of tuition covered up to $15k (undergraduate) and $25k (graduate)
• Student Loan Repayment – help pay back student loans
• Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
• Low‑cost benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, student loan debt assistance, 30‑day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
• Free access to Payactiv for earned wages between pay periods
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts available the first day through Carebridge
• Service Awards – taxable compensation for five‑year increments (5, 10, 15, etc.)

Location: St. Augustine, FL – field‑based services throughout Putnam & St. John’s counties.

Schedule: Full time; flexible schedule; NOT a 9‑5 position.

Salary starts at $18.67–21.83/hr (based on education & experience). Eligible for a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license required

• 1+ year working with at‑risk children & families, child welfare, case management, social work, direct support, child care, schools or related fields.

• Flexibility to train and/or provide coverage at other Family Builders work locations (Deland, Daytona Beach, Palatka & St. Augustine, FL).
• Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings (drug test & TB test).

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight & leadership in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, we serve 10,000+ children, adults & families annually across the country.

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.