Family Services Advocate

Family Services Advocate

Wheeling, WV 26003

Position Type:
Contractor Education Level: High School Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Title:

Family Support Worker Supervisor (Family Visitation Program) Reporting Relationship:
Program Manager or Designee

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family Support Worker Supervisor (Family Visitation Program) position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community. Provides mentoring, case consultation and support to employees within assigned department or program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Family Support Worker Supervisor will perform duties including, but not limited to:
• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
• Travels as needed, to provide and support the provision of services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Completes all required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Coordinates, and facilitates the transportation for the youth and families in the community, including but not limited to, family visitation time, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, independent living, crisis, and social services appointments.
• Works with program staff to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin.
• Actively participates in the regular supervision process with direct reports.
• Review, process and assign all referrals for transportation and visitation for the youth and families in the community, as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as requested.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.