Family Partner & Advocate
Core
Support children, young people, and families experiencing trauma, addiction, abuse, or family violence to build capacity, strengthen relationships, and access necessary services so children can remain safely at home.
Role type
Family Partner & Advocate (Case Management)
Builds
Family support plans and connections to community services
Domain
Social Services / Child Welfare / Aboriginal Community Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, family-centred practice, advocacy, relationship building, conflict resolution, report writing, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Community Services/Social Work, knowledge of Aboriginal issues, experience with complex family challenges
Technologies
Case management systems, reporting tools
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with families, provide case management and support services, advocate for families and connect them with resources, maintain regular contact, develop partnerships with community organizations, complete case notes and reports, participate in case planning and reviews