Parent and Youth Advocate - (Valley Center, CA)

Position details SUMMARY The Parent and Youth Advocate will assist parents and youth involved in the county child welfare services (CWS) by assisting with strength based wrap around services to decrease the length of stay in the CWS systems and to fast track children out of foster care. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND Assignments include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Works proactively with parents (including foster parents) to educate and navigate the CWS system to enhance successful family reunification by assisting in referrals to services to encourage parents to adhere to case management plans. Works closely with foster youth by linking youth into Independent Living Skills (ILS) and services to reconnect them with their tribal community and services. Maintains and provide statistical info as required by policy and procedures and provides statistical reports as required.