We are seeking a Parent Advocate Coordinator who will be reporting to the Associate Vice President of Foster Care. The Parent Advocate Coordinator is expected to act as a liaison between the Case planning team & Parent Advocates assigned to each foster care unit to help enhance permanency outcomes. The Parent Advocates Coordinator will be responsible for working collaboratively with leadership team to provide oversight & guidance to Parent Advocates in the Foster Care Division. Parent Advocate Coordinator will appropriately utilize their unique lived experience to support parents and families in their journey towards reunification.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

 

Will co-facilitate bi-weekly team meetings between the Case Planning team and Parent Advocates to successfully engage parents. Assist with managing workflow processes ensuring the Parent Advocate are adhering to the PEP module. Provide guidance to Parent Advocates to support parents with navigating the challenges associated with separation and by communicating their needs. Will assist with assigning Parent Advocate to families upon intake and coordinate scheduling Parent to Paret meeting. Maintain a tracking system to ensure that Parent Advocates are documenting their interactions & Parent to Parent meetings in computerized record systems. Participate in recruitment and hiring of new Parent Advocates. Assist with the onboarding process (including the required PEP training and other relevant trainings). Conduct reviews of the Parent Advocate progress notes and provide guidance as needed. Ensure the Parent Advocates attend and participate in critical case conferences. Will represent Heartshare St. Vincent’s Services at internal and external meetings. Assist with creating and implementing ideas to celebrates birth parents, participate in hosting event and activities. Maintains accessible resource materials, making them available to other HSVS staff and to parents. Co-facilitates quarterly birth parent round table meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned, within the scope of the role.

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