Family Advocate

Position Overview

Ready to make a real impact in your community? Join us as a Family Advocate and be the change for children and families, all while enjoying great benefits and career growth! Devereux 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.

Salary:
Starts at $18.67–$21.83 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience). This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule:

Full time;
Flexible schedule; this is NOT a 9‑5 position.

Location:

Based out of St. Augustine, FL, providing field‑based services throughout Putnam and St. John’s counties.

The 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.

• Immediate Family Engagement
• 24/7 Crisis Response
• Professional team approach to family preservation
• Skills Training
• Intensive Case Management
• Hands‑on assistance to help manage danger threats in the home
• Provide ongoing resource support (food, housing, clothing, medical, daycare, counseling, etc.)
• Transportation to appointments as appropriate

Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service);
Up to 64 hours of sick time;
Low‑cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits; 403(b) retirement plan; ASCEND Tuition Program: 100% tuition covered (up to $15k undergrad / $25k grad per year);
Student loan repayment assistance;
Payactiv:
Access your earned wages early;
Employee Assistance Program & Discounts.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 1+ year(s) working with at‑risk children and families, child welfare, case management, social work, direct support, child care, schools or related field.

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license required.
• Flexibility to train and/or provide coverage if needed at other Family Builders work locations in Deland, Daytona Beach, Palatka and St. Augustine, FL.
• Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings which include:
  Drug Test and TB Test.
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida. To learn more visit:

Devereux 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.

Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

In 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:
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services;
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance;
Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage;
Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

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For more information, please reach out to us at fl recruitment.

We are a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE. Devereux 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.