Family Advocate - Enhanced Family Engagement

Family Advocate - Job #460
Waterbury, CT 06702
Full-Time - 35 hours per week
Salary $48,000 to $50,000

About This Position:
The Family Advocate is responsible for providing case management to youth and families by working to mitigate barriers and increase the likelihood of success. The Advocate supports family well-being by providing resource information and incorporating goal-setting with families. This position is responsible for engaging families as full partners in their child’s development and addresses challenges by building their self-esteem using cultural strengths.

• Point of contact for youth and families
• Assigned to the youth and family through all 3 phases of the LYNC program (from referral to discharge)
• Identifies basic needs of the youth and family and advocates for services to meet those needs
• Focus on understanding the youth and family needs in the context of strengths, and connecting them with appropriate services, ensure multidisciplinary coordination and planning, with inclusion of community and natural supports
• Works closely with the Service Specialist to connect youth and families to community services and/or group interventions
• Work with youth and families to mitigate barriers and increase the likelihood of youth and family success
• Provide structured case management, work on goals developed, address barriers, develop and build skill acquisition
• Use Motivational Interviewing and client engagement strategies within each case management session
• Organizes resources to get things done, orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, and arranges information in a useful manner
• Maintains effective relationships with client, families and community resources
• Facilitating and empowering youth and families to access support and resources within the community
• Exploring and enrolling youth in prosocial communities and connections
• Reinforcing and transferring skills learned in other program interventions
• Regular and consistent attendance

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Human Services or minimum of 3 years’ experience working with justice/system/agency involved youth
• Being fluent in Spanish would be a plus, but not required
• Strong case management skills
• Effective engagement skills
• Strong community connections and knowledge base
• Demonstrated understanding of risk-needs-responsivity principles, and risk reduction initiatives

Schedule & Rate of Pay:

• Monday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm (typically)
  • 35 hours per week
  • The position requires some flexibility in your schedule between 9:00am and 7:00pm as necessary based on program and client needs.
• Salary range of $48,000 - $50,000 per year
  • Actual pay is determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, certifications, scope, and performance, as well as market rates, internal equity, budget constraints, the role’s responsibilities, candidate’s unique qualifications, potential for growth, benefits, and organizational policies.

Benefits:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)
• Annual Monetary Incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.