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Family Advocate - Residential

JOB DESCRIPTION

»Upon referral, schedule face to face contact with the parent/caregiver of youth being referred. The purpose is early engagement and to explain what to expect with the pre-admission and admission process.

»Work closely with the youth, family, and RTF Team Facilitator on early engagement, as well as treatment planning and discharge planning with post follow-up.

»Participate in all pre-admission meetings, admission day events, treatment team meetings, red flag and other meetings with the parent/caregiver of youth on case load.

»Conduct the Family Assessment of Needs and Strengths (FANS) within 30 days of the youth being admitted and every 90 days thereafter.

»Complete the FANS form, Family Plan, and individual tracking sheet for each family.

»Develop goals located on needs of the FANS, and document progress on the goals on an continuing basis.

»Conduct monthly and more frequent meetings as needed with the parent/caregiver to review and work on goals.

»Provide transportation to parent/caregiver for meetings as needed.

»Provide linkages to the parent/caregivers county-level family support services program.

»Provide emotional support to parent/caregiver as requested.

»Help parent/caregiver navigate the residential system.

»Provide consultation to staff regarding working with families of children with emotional difficulties.

»Maintain appropriate records for each family.

»Stay current with PEP

»Participate in trainings that support the function: BBI, Coalition, and Wrap around trainings.

»Follow agency and program policies and procedures.

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