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WEBSTER CANTRELL YOUTH ADVOCACY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position : Advocate Worker

Reports To : EFSP & Advocate Supervisor

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

Commit to assigned clients for a six (6) month period or as determined in the case plan. Develop a strong relationship with assigned clients.

INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY LEVEL:

In accord with federal and state legislative mandates, individuals employed in this position are trained to, and function within a Level II-B security clearance for confidentiality of client protected health information, and other privileged information. Appropriate sanctions will be applied against employees who fail to comply with the privacy policies and procedures of the Agency.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent
• To be at least 21 years of age.
• Have own transportation and provide written proof of automobile insurance.
• Possess a current Illinois Driver's license
• Pass all agency required background check and CANTS.
• Some background experience with youth and families.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS REQURIED:

• Possess the ability to perform sitting, standing, and stooping in daily part-time employment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle during both day and night hours.
• Excellent proficiency in handwriting and computer use, and in the use of clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Have natural or corrected reasonably good vision and hearing, and the ability to use the telephone.
• The ability to move physically about the Agency's owned buildings and grounds, and to use stairways (especially in emergencies).
• Possess the ability to maintain calm efficiency and effectiveness in stressful and demanding situations.

Make a difference to individuals and our community today and for many years to come! Maryville Academy has a full time opening for Family Advocate in the Crisis Nursery Program.

About Maryville Academy

For more than 134 years, Maryville has been committed to providing protection and guidance to children. As the world has changed, so have the needs of the families and children we serve. Maryville has adapted by focusing on our community's most critical issues. Today, our range of programs includes residential care, mental health services, healthcare and family support services, as well as a variety of educational and youth development offerings. Maryville's mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth.

About the Crisis Nursery

The Maryville Crisis Nursery provides free short-term care for children of families who are experiencing a severe disruptive crisis or a family emergency or to prevent that crisis from happening. Children ages newborn through six years receive round-the-clock childcare, up to 72 hours a stay. This safe and nurturing environment is designed to protect them from harmful experiences and the damaging effects of trauma. Issues that bring families to the Maryville Crisis Nursery include unemployment, parental illness or hospitalization, poverty and homelessness.

About the Family Advocate Position

The Family Advocate's responsibility is to provide crisis intervention, referrals, support and assistance to families who are stressed and at risk of abusing / neglecting their children. This position requires advanced knowledge in the field of social work, and requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. Must be open to reflective supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Completes a comprehensive assessment or reassessment of families calling the nursery for services, and determines if the family meets the criteria for placement;
• Determines appropriate intervention strategies with the family;
• Assesses immediate risk of abuse/neglect for the children;
• Makes reports to Child Protective Services, when appropriate;
• Provides hands-on information of community resources; assists families in the utilization of available resources in the community;
• Advocates for families and children within the community and governmental settings;
• Relates to, and takes direction from Program Director, or their designee, coordinating weekly;
• Provides timely follow-up as needed with individual families (7 days after discharge);
• Documents interactions with families and maintain case files;
• Attends staff / team meetings;
• Coordinates and completes paperwork for the intake and discharge process with families;
• Communicates with line staff regarding care and scheduling for the children;
• Represents and promotes the crisis nursery with outside agencies and within the community;
• Keeps intake office organized;
• Collects data for outcome measures;
• Develops ongoing resources for the program;
• Conducts assessments on the children;
• Helps coordinate and assists with the presentation of pre-service / advanced / parent trainings;
• Follows up with in-home visits as needed;
• Assists youth care workers when appropriate by modeling the crisis nursery philosophy of child care;
• Participates in continued performance quality improvement;
• Transports children in a Maryville van, as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Two or more years experience working with families;
• Bachelor's degree in social service or related field, from an accredited college or university;
• Knowledge of family systems and child development;
• Experience with crisis intervention.

• Proficient in Spanish (verbally and in writing), preferred;
• Cultural competency;
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team;
• Basic computer skills;
• Ability to problem-solve;
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods of time;
• Required to lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds;
• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

• Must have an automobile available on a 24-hour basis and a valid Illinois driver's license;
• Must be flexible in training and scheduling and available to work evening and weekend shifts, and for crisis intervention services on a 24-hour basis;
• Will perform work in and in association with Maryville program settings, as well as, but not limited to schools, recreational facilities, court rooms, hospitals, correctional/detention institutions, and various community settings;
• Duties involve contact with parents and family members who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, aggressive, suicidal, and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• PPO health insurance options
• Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 403(b)
• Paid vacation and sick days
• 9 paid holidays a year
• After one year of service you will be eligible for dental insurance, long term disability and life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

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• Conduct in-person field outreach to build community presence.
• Proactively identify, engage, and maintain referral sources to expand the client base.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies tailored to local needs, including creation of marketing materials.
• Conduct phone and email outreach focused on securing meetings and building partnerships.
• Pre-screen prospective members, confirm interest, and explain intake/onboarding.
• Accurately document outreach activities, leads, and interactions in BOLT within required timelines.
• Review active and pending cases in BOLT daily or every other day to track progress.
• Collaborate with internal teams for follow-up, updates, and case management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve delays by contacting members, referral sources, or intake staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in healthcare marketing, community outreach, or sales (home care or healthcare services preferred).
• Prior experience building and maintaining referral source relationships.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, HHA/PCA, and NYIA process highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfortable with CRM or case management systems (e.g., BOLT).
• Timely communication with all stakeholders required
• Proven ability to work independently and drive results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with presentations and public speaking.
• Represents the company positively in all interactions, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to ethical standards.

• Daily local travel within assigned geography required
• Occasional in-office for meetings

HouseWorks, LLC and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Community Outreach worker will locate and engage resources for tenants. Ensures efficient and successful access and linkage to the full array of necessary employment, physical and behavioral health services. Coordinates effective communication between all staff and tenants to the ultimate benefit of the patient. A Community Outreach Worker discerns needs of tenants and makes referrals to appropriate agencies facilitating access to quality employment, health care and social services, providing health education, bringing linguistically and culturally responsive health care directly to the community, helping people become equal partners in their health care, and increasing the community’s awareness of the presence of underserved populations. They disseminate information on available programs and services and perform various administrative duties. They assist supervisory staff and support tenants and their families to assess their needs or identify potential problems. They also serve as advocates for clients and help to bring about desired or necessary corrective action or will assist in locating necessary help from their community to ensure that a service is provided. They also will assist tenants and their families in crisis situations and assist in making necessary referrals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• Responsible for establishing relationships that are necessary for the continued support of tenants and coordination of employment or necessary services.

• Responsible for engaging community referrals (ground ups) to educate them on services and have them sign consent forms for service.

• Conduct field, phone and mail outreach to sources of employment and other services.

• Track the outreach and engagement of all referrals as required.

• Participate in advocacy and direct action to end homelessness.

• Conduct assigned administrative duties (mail, follow-up etc.) and other assigned job duties.

• And other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Committed to active promotion of ICL values and goals.

• Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems.

• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal, and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards.

• Experienced in and demonstrated comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the interdisciplinary planning process and the developmental treatment model.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

• You must have the ability and willingness to regularly travel, in some instances with clients in Agency vehicles, to many locations using various modes of reliable and safe transportation

Preferred: Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related human services experience linking mentally disabled clients to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in the community.

The following fields preferred: Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Community Mental Health, Sociology, Speech and Hearing, Physical or Recreational therapy. Degrees in other related areas may be considered.

Licensure: Valid driver’s license may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local organizations and community partners
• Represent SCORE at networking events, workshops, and fairs
• Share information about SCORE mentoring, workshops, and resources
• Help identify opportunities for collaboration with community groups
• Support outreach campaigns (online and in-person) to raise awareness of SCORE

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with public speaking or networking
• Passion for supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs
• Reliable and organized, with the ability to follow through on commitments
• Familiarity with local community groups, chambers, or nonprofits a plus

Company Overview:

Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It’s no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health!

Job Title & Role Description:

The Community Outreach Specialist (COS) plays a critical role in establishing Upward Health’s presence in the community and reaching potential patients. As the first point of contact for individuals seeking our services, the COS is responsible for educating patients about Upward Health’s offerings, engaging them in meaningful conversations, and facilitating their enrollment into our programs. The COS manages a personal caseload, primarily utilizing phone outreach, but also employing in-person visits and other community-based strategies as needed. This role is essential in ensuring that patients understand the full range of services available to them and helps them take the first steps toward improving their health. The COS reports to the Outreach Manager and works closely with other team members to ensure the overall success of patient outreach and engagement efforts.

Skills Required:

• Strong verbal communication and persuasive abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage a personal caseload efficiently
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet outreach goals
• Comfortable with fast-paced environments and adapting outreach methods to various situations
• Proficient in using computer systems for documentation, communication, and managing outreach activities
• Flexible and adaptable to a variety of outreach methods, including phone, in-person meetings, and mailings
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus

Key Behaviors:

Engagement: 

• Proactively builds relationships with potential patients, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout their journey with Upward Health.

Resilience: 

• Demonstrates the ability to overcome objections and challenges, staying motivated to engage patients even in difficult situations.

Adaptability: 

• Flexibly adjusts outreach strategies based on the needs and preferences of patients, ensuring effective communication at all times.

Team Collaboration: 

• Works well within a team, sharing knowledge, providing support, and contributing to the collective goals of the outreach program.

Efficiency: 

• Effectively manages time to meet outreach goals, balancing a caseload and ensuring timely follow-ups with patients.

Compassion: 

• Approaches patient interactions with empathy, ensuring each patient feels heard and understood.

Cultural Competency: 

• Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds and works effectively with individuals from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Competencies:

Communication: 

• Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate Upward Health’s services and benefits to potential patients, making complex information easy to understand.

Patient Engagement: 

• Skilled in enrolling patients into Upward Health’s programs and ensuring they have a smooth onboarding experience.

Customer-Centric: 

• Always focused on the needs of the patient, ensuring excellent service throughout the outreach process and helping patients access the right services.

Problem Solving: 

• Capable of addressing patient concerns or objections during outreach efforts, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining trust.

Time Management: 

• Demonstrates excellent time management by balancing outreach activities, managing caseloads, and meeting set goals within a fast-paced environment.

Data Management: 

• Attention to detail when documenting patient information, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in the company’s systems.

Community Knowledge:

• Familiarity with local resources and the ability to connect patients to additional community-based services that may be beneficial to their care.

Upward Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

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