Child Advocate

Job overview

The Child Advocate is an onsite role based in Tampa, FL. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the community and social services department at Lutheran Services Florida. This role exists to provide comprehensive, wrap-around case management services to clients and families. The advocate builds relationships with families and works to ensure child safety, reunification, and permanency in accordance with agency values.

What you'll do

• Accept assigned cases
• conduct family assessments
• develop and implement case plans in collaboration with families and stakeholders
• conduct regular home visits
• document case activities in the Florida Safe Families Network database
• submit service requests and provide referrals
• prepare court documentation and attend court activities
• conduct safety and functioning assessments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

child advocate

tampa fl

lutheran services florida

social services

family support

community outreach

human services

advocacy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• telehealth
• employee assistance program
• employer-paid life insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Mission-driven organization; growth opportunities; focus on transforming lives of children and families.

About the employer

Lutheran Services Florida is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.