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Description
nReady to make a real impact in your community?
nJoin us as a Family Advocate and be the change for children and families, all while enjoying great benefits and career growth!
nDEVEREUX INVESTS IN YOU! We will help pay for your continued education and even help pay off your student loans!
nDevereux Florida provides intervention services for families in crisis who are referred by the Department of Children and Families, to provide them with resources and assistance to prevent children from entering the foster care system. Our goal is to create communities without abuse, neglect or abandonment, while helping parents or caregivers who may otherwise have no support or guidance.
nThe Family Advocate is a field-based position that assists the Case Manager to implement Safety Services and Support Plans. It provides direct support and assistance to parents and their children in their homes or in community-based settings.
nServices include, but are not limited to:
nnnImmediate Family Engagement
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nn24/7 Crisis Response
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nnProfessional team approach to family preservation
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nnSkills Training
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nnIntensive Case Management
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nnHands-on assistance to help manage the danger threats in the home.
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nnProvide ongoing resource support (food, housing, clothing, medical, daycare, counseling, etc.)
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nnTransportation to appointments as appropriate
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n nThis position plays a critical role in ensuring that families have the resources they need to quickly stabilize and build into strong, healthy and safe households, where children can excel and grow into confident and productive individuals.
nPosition Details:
nSalary: Starts at $17.50 - $19.95 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience). This is a position is eligible for up to a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
nSchedule: Full time; Flexible schedule; this is NOT a 9-5 position
nLocation: This position is based out ofDaytona, FL: providing field-based services throughout Volusia County.
nBenefits and Rewards
nnnUp to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
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nnUp to 64 hours of sick time
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nnLow-cost medical, dental, visionDevereux Benefits
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nn403(b) retirement plan
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nnASCEND Tuition Program
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nnStudent loan repayment assistance
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nnPayactiv: Access your earned wages early
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nnEmployee Assistance Program & Discounts
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n nSee what it's like to work for our Family Builders Program!
n#sponsored
nQualifications
nEducation:
nnHigh School Diploma or equivalent required
n nExperience:
nn1+ years working with at-risk children and families, child welfare, case management, social work, direct support, or related required
n nOther Requirements:
nnnValid, unrestricted driver's license required
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nnMust be at least 21 years of age or older.
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nnMust be able to complete a 3-day new hire orientation class via MSTeams; hours are approximately 9:00am to 5:00pm each day
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nnFlexibility to train and/or provide coverage if needed at other Family Builders work locations such as in Deland, Daytona Beach or Palatka, FL.
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nnSuccessfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Test and TB Test.
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nnSuccessfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit:
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n nDevereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
nCompany Overview
nCompany Overview
nDevereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
nOur Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
nWith nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
nOur Culture, Our Expectations
nAt Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
nWe believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
nWhat Devereux Offers You
nIn addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
nnnMedical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
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nnStudent loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
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nnGenerous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
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nnEmployee assistance / work-life balance program.
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n nVisit see why Devereux is a great place to work!
nDevereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
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nPosted Date 3 months ago (7/21/ :13 PM)
nRequisition ID
nCategory Family Support
nPosition Type Full-Time
nRemote No
nLocation : City Daytona Beach
nLocation : State/Province FL
nLocation : Country US
nThe employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.
Worksite address
daytona beach, FL, 32118, US
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