Healthy Family Advocate (Part-Time/Benefitted) - Nuiqsut

Brief Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Social Services the Healthy Family Advocate provides access to, and delivers, behavioral health services within a defined scope of practice to North Slope residents. Services may include prevention, early intervention, case management, aftercare and follow-up services for individuals and families impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues such as addiction, substance use, and mental health.

Essential Job Functions:

• Behavioral Health Aide Certification within two (2) years of hire.
• Travel to villages across the North Slope to provide support to families and conduct activities.
• Implement and maintain the programmatic elements of the Behavioral Health program in the villages across the North Slope.
• Perform the day-to-day operations of the Behavioral Health program to include prevention, intervention, case management, aftercare, and follow-up services.
• Provide parenting support groups and parenting classes.
• Perform after-school and summer programming in the villages.
• Conduct screening and evaluation of clients.
• Work one-on-one with clients to plan their treatment and to identify individual goals and objectives.
• Provide appropriate referrals for clients to outside agencies.
• Coordinate client services to include treatment plan implementation, consultation, and discharge planning.
• Provide individual, group, family and significant other counseling services.
• Provide prevention and community education services.
• Document appropriately in client case files and program files.
• Work cooperatively with the Director of Social Services to complete program reports and to maintain program documentation.
• Complete and maintain accurate data tracking for grant requirements.
• Meet the grant requirements and reporting requirements required by any grant funding.
• Network with North Slope Borough, State, Federal, and other agencies to ensure agency coordination, non-duplication of services, and the best possible assistance for constituent families.
• Conduct research as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Associates Degree from an accredited college in social services or related field preferred. Experience may be substituted for some education.
• Inupiaq speaking preferred.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic office procedures, including filling, organizing, and requisitioning.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

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