Family Health Advocate Jobs in California

Documents member activities and progress notes in appropriate systems and provides reports to management

Assists clients with obtaining and completing appropriate application forms for various benefits and services

Experience with at-risk or gang-impacted youth and/or adults in a clinical setting

Working knowledge of the criminal justice system

Practical knowledge of legal and health resources available in community

Practical knowledge of community violence and its impact on human development

Ability to meet physical requirements of the position per attached Physical Demand Analysis, with or without reasonable accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Recruits and enrolls families eligible for participation in the assigned programs to ensure 100% enrollment in each service option.

Engages families in the process of establishing goals and objectives for Family Partnerships.

Must have either an Associate Degree or higher in social work or a related field or a Family Development Credential.

Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Windows, Internet and Student Information Database System

Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities.

Assist in creation of forum for educational groups/meetings.

Develop non-traditional parenting classes (How to parent a child/youth with psychiatric disabilities)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Develops list of community self-help resources; develops child and youth self-help support groups.

Involves children/youth in advisory group activities.