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Job Opportunity: Family Advocate - Residential:Job description:
Family Advocate - ResidentialJOB DESCRIPTION» Upon referral, schedule face to face contact with the parent/caregiver of youth being referred. The purpose is early engagement and to explain what to expect with the pre-admission and admission process.» Work closely with the youth, family, and RTF Team Facilitator on early engagement, as well as treatment planning and discharge planning with post follow-up. » Participate in all pre-admission meetings, admission day events, treatment team meetings, red flag and other meetings with the parent/caregiver of youth on case load. » Conduct the Family Assessment of Needs and Strengths (FANS) within 30 days of the youth being admitted and every 90 days thereafter. » Complete the FANS form, Family Plan, and individual tracking sheet for each family. » Develop goals located on needs of the FANS, and document progress on the goals on an continuing basis. » Conduct monthly and more frequent meetings as needed with the parent/caregiver to review and work on goals. » Provide transportation to parent/caregiver for meetings as needed. » Provide linkages to the parent/caregivers county-level family support services program. » Provide emotional support to parent/caregiver as requested. » Help parent/caregiver navigate the residential system. » Provide consultation to staff regarding working with families of children with emotional difficulties. » Maintain appropriate records for each family. » Stay current with PEP » Participate in trainings that support the function: BBI, Coalition, and Wrap around trainings. » Follow agency and program policies and procedures. QualificationsSkills:
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