Job Details: Job Location: Columbia - Columbia , MO, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Title: Family Advocate   Travel Requirements: Moderate  Status: Full Time  Supervisor: Family Advocacy Supervisor  Location: Columbia Direct Reports: 0   About CMFCAA  The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.     Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.     Position Summary   The Family Advocate primarily works with foster, adoptive and guardianship families providing support with pre- and post-adoptive services. The advocacy services are a vital support to families who are then able to remain committed and effective as they raise their children.  The Family Advocate will assist families in understanding their rights as foster, adoptive or guardianship providers.    Essential Functions/Job Expectations  Establishes and maintains outreach efforts, enduring enrollment of eligible families/children in resource services  Assists families in finding/utilizing community resources, including medical, dental, social, legal, educational, and occupational services  Assess families in the 7 domains to evaluate the family’s well-being, needs and strengths.  Completes family needs/goals assessments, keeping proper documentation  Assist families with interpreting external reports and evaluations, as well as explaining their implications/purpose  Participates in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as needed    Core Competencies  Time Management  Customer focus  Teamwork and cooperation  Resourcefulness  Flexibility  Commitment  Decision making    Qualifications/Credentials  Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; and two or more years of experience in education, counseling, case management, or closely related area.  Knowledge of foster care and adoption processes and community-based resources  Knowledge of barriers impacting mental health, educational and legal services for families in foster, adoptive and guardianship homes.  Knowledge in benefit coordination and resource utilization  Skill in serving as an advocate for families  Ability to work with youth with trauma and diverse families  Ability to maintain confidentiality and properly document case notes  Ability to communicate effectively  Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend appointments  Valid Driver’s License Required  Reliable transportation Required  Background checks Required  Salary Salary starts at $44,557.80 commensurate with education and experience Benefits  Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents  Aflac   25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners    3% Match of a 401k   15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday   8 hours Annual Leave a month   8 hours Sick Leave a month   Mileage reimbursement at federal rate     Usage of Company Vehicle   Casual Dress  Employee Assistance Program   Qualifications: