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Parent Advocate

Parent Advocate

MercyFirstBrooklyn, NY, US
$38,000.00–$40,000.00 yearly
Full-time
REPORTS TO : Coordinator of Permanency Services.DEPARTMENT : Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC).SCHEDULE : Full Time / In Office. MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Client Advocate

Client Advocate

Willis Towers WatsonNew York, NY, United States
Full-time
Client Advocates provide strategic relationship management and lead teams, taking advantage of our specialized industry experience and unparalleled market know how, to craft strategies for clients ...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Victim Services Advocate

Victim Services Advocate

City of New YorkNew York City, New York, USA
Full-time
The New York County District Attorneys Office (DANY) has an opening for a Victim Services Advocate in its Survivor Services Bureau (SSB). In this position the Victim Services Advocate will provide a...Show moreLast updated: 16 hours ago
Victim Services Advocate

Victim Services Advocate

Manhattan District Attorney's OfficeNew York, NY, United States
$58,329.00 yearly
Full-time
Division / Unit : Survivor Services Bureau.Position Title : Victim Services Advocate.CS Title : Community Associate .Salary Range : $58,329 - $58,329. The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY)...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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Client Advocate

Client Advocate

SS&C TechnologiesNew York, NY, US
$75,000.00–$100,000.00 yearly
Full-time
As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries.Some 20,000 financial se...Show moreLast updated: 17 days ago
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Developer Advocate

Developer Advocate

IBMNew York, NY, United States
Full-time +1
Your Role and Responsibilities.We're looking for an AI Developer Advocate to attract and engage developers, making watsonx one of the go-to platforms for AI experimentation.In this role, you will c...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Customer Service Advocate

Customer Service Advocate

VirtualVocationsNew York, New York, United States
Full-time
A company is looking for a Customer Service Advocate I.Key ResponsibilitiesResponds to routine member and provider inquiries accurately and timelyMitigates complaints to resolve issues during initi...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
Victim Services Advocate

Victim Services Advocate

New York County District Attorney's OfficeNew York, US
$58,329.00 yearly
Full-time
Job Description Division / Unit : Survivor Services Bureau Position Title : Victim Services Advocate CS Title : Community Associate Salary Range : $58,329 - $58,329 Job Descripti...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Survivor Advocate

Survivor Advocate

Columbia UniversityNew York, NY, United States
$70,000.00–$75,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Job Type : Officer of Administration.Salary Range : $70,000 - $75,000.The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departm...Show moreLast updated: 14 days ago
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Parent Advocate

Parent Advocate

Abbott HouseBronx, NY, US
Full-time
Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundat...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Housing Advocate

Housing Advocate

Breaking GroundBrooklyn, NY, US
Permanent
ABOUT US : - We believe that everyone deserves a home!.Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut.Supportive ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Customer Success Advocate

Customer Success Advocate

Bask HealthNew York, NY, US
Full-time
Bask is the best telehealth platform on the market.Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs and businesses to launch a DTC telemedicine company quickly and easily, abstracting away the complexities ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Advocate Counselor

Advocate Counselor

Good Shepherd ServicesBrooklyn, New York
$44,000.00–$50,000.00 yearly
About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain sk...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Advocate

Advocate

Youth Advocate ProgramsNewark, NJ, US
Part-time
Hourly, Part-Time position serving youth and families throughout.Applicant must be dependable, committed, and able to serve as a positive role model for youth in the community, school, and home set...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Social Worker (Victim Services)

Social Worker (Victim Services)

Children's AidBronx
$60,000.00–$65,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Next Generation Center (1522 Southern Boulevard).The Next Generation Center (NGC) at Children’s Aid is located in the Bronx and serves disconnected youth ages 14 to 24, with a focus on youth involv...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Designer Advocate

Designer Advocate

FigmaNew York, NY, United States
$149,000.00–$288,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Figma is growing our team of passionate people on a mission to make design accessible to all.Born on the Web, Figma helps entire product teams brainstorm, design and build better products - from st...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
Family Advocate

Family Advocate

Cardinal McCloskey Community ServicesThe Bronx, NY, USA
$38,220.00–$41,800.00 yearly
Full-time
Quick Apply
Join a Team Where your Work Truly Makes a Difference.At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk children and families a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Client Advocate Specialist - Hotlines- Casual

Client Advocate Specialist - Hotlines- Casual

Safe HorizonBrooklyn, NY, US
Client Advocate Specialist - Hotlines- Casual.The Hotlines’ Client Advocate Specialist fields calls to Safe Horizon’s three 24-hour Hotlines : the Domestic Violence Hotline, the Crime Victims Hotlin...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Parent Advocate

Parent Advocate

MercyFirstBrooklyn, NY, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$38,000.00–$40,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

LOCATION : Brooklyn, NY

REPORTS TO : Coordinator of Permanency Services

DEPARTMENT : Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC)

SCHEDULE : Full Time / In Office

1,000 Hiring Incentive

AGENCY BACKGROUND :

MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy / Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND :

To meet the needs of New York City's ever-changing foster care population, Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) combines and replaces the previous separately contracted Family Foster Care (FFC) and Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) programs. EFFC recognizes that all children in care have experienced some level of trauma, that their needs may change over time, and that their strengths must be supported so they can reach their full potential.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Birth Parent Advocate will provide advocacy, support, and referral services for birth parents whose children are in foster care. The Parent Advocate helps the parent 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. The focus of this job is building connections with parents and working collaboratively with case planners. Each Parent Advocate will be assigned to a case planning unit and will support parents and bring their experience to the foster care agency decision-making process so that children safely return home. Parent Advocates with their own Prior Personal lived experience with ACS / Child Welfare System is Required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Good Communication, both verbal and written
  • Prior Personal lived experience in the Foster Care System is Required
  • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency's Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and social justice.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Contacts birth parent within specific time frame in order to engage them in the process of planning for their child
  • Provides advocacy, support, and referral services for Birth Parents in such areas as family court, housing, and public assistance
  • Educate prospective birth parents on the birth parent / client experience
  • Maintains contact and meets with birth parent on a regular basis to provide support
  • Participates in Birth Parent Orientation
  • Facilitates a Parent Support Circle for birth parents in order to address common needs
  • Monitor family / sibling visits
  • Respond to emergencies as needed and / or directed
  • Respond to Client requests for information.
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries
  • Participate in meetings and family team conferences
  • BENEFITS / PERKS :

  • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
  • 403B retirement benefits
  • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
  • Free employee assistance program through National EAP
  • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
  • Trainings to support professional and personal development
  • Employee wellness program
  • Employee recognition activities
  • Salary Range :

    38,000-$40,000 per year

    Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours

    MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and / or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.