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Job Opportunity: Family Advocate:Job description:
Family AdvocateJOB DESCRIPTIONAs a Family Advocate in the mobile crisis department you will be a member of Mobile Crisis Services. You will assist the clinicians on Mobile visits by providing support and advocacy for family members of the child or adolescent in crisis. You will be a resource to the program by sharing expertise of common challenges families have practiced with a mental health diagnosis or other identified disabilities and sharing expertise about communities resources. You will report to the Clinical Site manager and work onsite.Responsibilities: » Respond to onsite crisis call with clinicians to assist with crisis planning and stabilization. » Help with follow-up calls to families, on the crisis call and telephonically » Collaborate with service providers involved with the children/adolescents and their families. » Provide information and peer to peer support to families who are served by the program » Educate and empower families regarding their functions in developing crisis plans and crisis avoidance with their children/adolescents. » Ensure families are satisfied with the services they are receiving and, if not, help them advocate for what they need and how to advocate. » Be a liaison to other local supports in the community. » Function within a diverse treatment team and maintain work relationships with team members, agency colleagues, external providers and clients (respect amongst disciplines, trauma-informed practice) » Understand the program mission and expectations of the county funding sources » Remain in compliance with mandatory agency and program trainings and additional trainings, as assigned » Use clinical team members for support regarding client contact » Attend all regular staff meetings » Participate in supervision and annual job performance evaluation Requirements and suitable education » High School Diploma or GED required. » 1+ years of related practice required. Benefits » Health care package: medical, dental, and vision » Tuition reimbursement » Paid time off » Holiday Pay » 401 (K) plan » Life Insurance » Loan repayment assistance » Free training/CEU opportunities Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or discapability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the significant work. QualificationsSkills:
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