Family Advocate

Join Children & Family Health Institute as a Family Advocate

Empower Families. Transform Future

At CFHI, we are dedicated to empowering families to achieve their best level of health and well-being. Each year, more than 54,000 parents and children rely on our programs and services. As part of VNA Health Group, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit independent providers of home health, hospice, and community-based care, you will be joining a team committed to making a real difference in the community.

Position Summary:

The Family Advocate (FA) assists families in identifying and accessing resources. The FA supports families in need by connecting them with essential services. Through home visits and community engagement, the FA provides translation, referrals for furniture, clothing, food, healthcare, and educational resources. The FA also fosters ongoing relationships with clients, ensuring continued support and access to community programs. The program’s family-centered approach is grounded in key principles: treating families with respect and dignity, offering individualized and responsive support, and sharing information that empowers families to make informed decisions.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supports organizations’ mission by striving for excellence in all all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relations with co-workers

• Attends community outreach events and activities

• Establishes a network of trust within the community’s residents in order to offer needed community case management and resources

• Acquires and compiles intake information from residents

• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regard to absenteeism and appearance

Job Competencies & Minimal Qualifications:

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred or a combination of education and experience

• 1-3 years of community health experience preferred; experience facilitating and conducting community education events is helpful

• Bilingual; Spanish preferred

• Knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with ability to network with a specific population

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Valid and current driver’s license

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Various community settings including home visits, able to drive a car; use a laptop, cell phone other office equipment and programs

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In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $30,000.00 to USD $65,00.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.