Open Position: Family Advocate
Position: Family Advocate
Employee Type: Social Work Position
Compensation: $750/week
Paid on 15th and 30th of each month
34-week contract (~9 months)
Contract can be renewed upon completion
Hiring Date: Immediate and Ongoing
Location: Norcross, GA
Why join Mothers Advocacy Project?
Mothers Advocacy Project (MAP) is a nonprofit organization that supports families using evidence-based, trauma-focused programs. MAP is located in Norcross, GA. We currently serve a 35-mile radius to include Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties, and are actively expanding. MAP offers an employee-centric culture, a flexible work environment, and an opportunity to support families.
What does a Family Advocate do?
Under the supervision of MAP’s Clinical Director, Denisa Millette, PhD, LPC, CPCS, CCTP, the Family Advocate will provide weekly individual sessions, following the TASS model, for a cohort of 8-10 single women. Responsibilities include conducting assessment interviews, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate records. The family advocate will attend weekly clinical meetings to discuss cases and receive feedback, in addition to extensive training in the innovative and unique TASS Model. This is an entry-level position that requires a degree in a relevant social work field and a strong desire to learn and grow in their field. All materials and training in the model will be provided upon employment start date. Contracts will be awarded for a 9 month period (the duration of the TASS model) and can be renewed for subsequent contracts upon recommendation of the Clinical Director.
To be successful in this role, you must…
Enjoy working with a team.
Be organized and flexible.
Communicate well with colleagues.
Have experience working with clients in poverty.
Enjoy learning and working with innovative practices.
Have good self-care practices already in place.
Qualifications for consideration:
BSW or related degree.
Experience working with clients in poverty.
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Detail oriented.
Driven to help others.
Staff Team Requirements:
Provide approximately 30 hours per week, onsite, of skills-focused sessions.
Attends quarterly staff meetings.
Attends weekly clinical staff meetings.
Attend weekly clinical supervision
Attends all necessary trauma training.
Attends all necessary developmental training for the position.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to: mapinfo@mapfamily.org.
Why join the Mothers Advocacy Project?
Mothers Advocacy Project (MAP) is a nonprofit organization that supports families using evidence-based, trauma-focused programs. Currently, we serve a 35-mile radius to include Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties in Georgia and are actively expanding. MAP offers an employee-centric culture, a flexible work environment, and an opportunity to support families.
