MercyFirst · 5 months ago
Parent Advocate
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38K/yr - $40K/yrMercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since 1894. The Birth Parent Advocate will provide advocacy, support, and referral services for birth parents whose children are in foster care, helping them navigate the system and work towards reunification with their children.
Child CareHealth CareHomeless ShelterNon Profit
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
MercyFirst
MercyFirst is a non-profit oraganization that provides care and residential services for children and families in need.
Founded in 1894
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Achim Kretschmer
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