| Organization | Family & Children's Place, Inc. |
| Employee Type | Full-Time |
| Job Description | Family Advocate Family & Children's Place based in Southern Indiana is looking to hire a full-time Family Advocate to provide case management services to children and their families. Are you looking for a job that provides meaningful work? Do you want an opportunity to advance your career in social work? Would you like to join a nonprofit that cares about others and gives back to its community? If so, please read on! This human services position earns competitive pay of $17.44 - $19.00 and a sign-on bonus of $300. We also offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) plan, paid time off (PTO), vacation time, paid sick time, up to 10 paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance. The Family Advocate works Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with occasional weekends. If this sounds like the right opportunity in social work with a nonprofit for you, apply today! ABOUT FAMILY & CHILDREN'S PLACE Family & Children's Place is an equal opportunity nonprofit organization that strives to keep families intact, and provide children and family members the emotional support necessary to maintain family stability. We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our staff, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Since 1883, we have served as a critical presence in Louisville providing help to our most vulnerable citizens -- children, whose lives we've often saved from abuse and neglect. We are here because we believe in this city, and we believe in the promise and power of working together to make life richer. Our goal is to improve our society, to help children become strong again, to defend those in need, and above all, to contribute to the health of our city's future. Our continued success depends on the recruitment, selection, and retention of the most qualified personnel. We search for employees who are looking to make a career out of caring and are willing to commit to providing the highest quality of service to our clients. Our employees are as passionate about the work they do as we are, which is why we strive to foster a supportive work culture that gives them the space to build successful careers. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FAMILY ADVOCATE As a Family Advocate in the Child Advocacy Center, you play a key role in providing case management for children and families. You serve as an advocate for child victims of sexual abuse and other forms of child maltreatment as well as their non-offending family members to help them navigate trauma and heal. In addition, you provide crisis intervention and information that will benefit the individual you're working with. When needed, you offer referral services, so your clients are aware of the different resources that are available to them. You approach each case with compassion and empathy to ensure the children and families you work with feel comfortable around you. Being able to make a direct, positive impact on the lives of your clients brings you great fulfillment and motivates you to put forth your best effort each day in this social work position! |
| Job Requirements | QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FAMILY ADVOCATE
Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Can you effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you able to maintain a friendly and positive demeanor? Can you show compassion and empathy towards others? If so, you might just be perfect for this case management position in human services! READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this social work job with our nonprofit, please fill out our initial mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! |
| Salary Range | $35,000 - $40,000 |
| Deadline for Application | Sunday, 26 May 2024 |
| How to Apply | https://familyandchildrensplace.applicantpool.com/jobs/1086958-84865.html |
| For More Information | https://familyandchildrensplace.applicantpool.com/jobs/1086958-84865.html |
