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SalaryAs one of the largest human services agencies in New York, we offer a variety of programs and services addressing child welfare, family support, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.
www.catholicguardian.org
Salary: $40,800- $45,900 based on experience
Job Title: Parent Advocate
Program: Family Foster Care
Location: Harlem, NY
General Responsibilities:
Catholic Guardian Services is hiring and experienced and passionate Parent Advocate.Parent Advocates support parents with children in foster care to understand and navigate the foster care system, make decisions for their families, remain hopeful, and address family challenges so that they can accomplish their goal of reunification.
Requirements:
- HS/GED
- Previous life experience being impacted by the child welfare system as a parent including having had a child placed in foster care or having had a court-ordered supervision case.
- Other prior child welfare involvement such as having personally experienced child welfare investigations may also qualify.
- Previous child welfare cases must be closed for at least one year.
Preferred (but not required)
- Bi-lingual (Spanish),
- Drivers license
What do you bring to the table:
You are empathetic, organized, and patient. You enjoy and are good at multi-tasking in a high stress environment while supporting others. You believe in our mission and are committed to being a part of our journey towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for both staff and those who participate in our programs.
What do we bring to the table:
a minimum of 15 paid holidays per year, Generous PTO starting at 24 days year one, Medical/Dental/Vision, 403b retirement plan, training/job development and growth opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, AD&D Insurance, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, a robust Employee Assistance Program with over 8,000 free training classes and additional support, a commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion thru our JEDI Steering Committee, Credit Union, Tickets at Work, Flexible Spending Accounts - health/commuter/dependent car
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,800.00 - $45,900.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have previous life experience being impacted by the child welfare system as a parent including having had a child placed in foster care or having had a court-ordered supervision case?
- Do you have prior child welfare involvement such as having personally (experienced child welfare investigations may also qualify)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
