Family Advocate (Full-time, $19/hour)

Overview

Thrive and Change Lives

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is dedicated to caring for those in need while promoting human development, collaboration, and the elimination of poverty and injustice; helping people in need regardless of their religion, race, ethnicity, or nationality. We believe that all people have infinite value and are worthy of our respect and compassion. Above all, we are committed to creating hope and transforming lives.

We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: The Parent Aide will teach, model and coach specific patterns of behavior by teaching and coaching basic living and parenting skills to parents whose children have been identified as risk for or placed in foster care. They will implement as outlined in the purpose of services, home safety, increased nurturance appropriate discipline, child development household management health nutrition and supportive social network. The Parent Aide will also provide transportation on a limited basis as it relates to the purpose of service. They will maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures.

This Position Pays $XX.XX Per hour

Qualifications

Educational Level:

•  Undergrads/first year graduate in social work, human services, child and family studies

Licenses/Certificate/Clearances:

• Child abuse clearance,
• NYS Drivers License

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills,
• adaptable,
• knowledge of child development and engagement

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

•  Services provided in the home setting; hygiene issues, environmental concerns, poor living conditions, minimal supplies and materials

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building on our foundation of a diverse workforce; and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages the recruitment and engagement of a workforce that fully represents the community we serve. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race), color, creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, prior arrest/conviction record, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status of being transgender, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by law.