Family Advocate I

POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Family Advocate II and the indirect supervision of the Site Manager, the Family Advocate will provide direct participant services to all participants in the Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program (SSTTP), including eligibility determination, continuous case management and helping participants gain access to all services allowable under Federal and State regulations, supporting employment and becoming self-sufficient.

The Family Advocate applies the principles, knowledge, and practice of professional social work to provide culturally relevant social diagnosis, treatment, research, consultation, and preventive social service programs for individuals and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Uses social case work, therapy techniques, administration, community organization, consultation, teaching, research, planning, health education and welfare services to assist eligible participants.Conducts and participates in research appropriate to professional training and expertise.Develops and maintains an active information program designed to apprise the community of their social need and the resources available to assist with these problems.Understands and is proficient in Federal Tribal TANF program regulations, the SSTTP Plan and the SSTTP Policies and Procedures.Conducts initial participant intake interviews, conducts annual recertifications, and updates case information as changes occur for eligibility requirements.

Maintains communication with participants regarding determination status.Determines case family eligibility, including gathering required verification pertaining to income, resources, expenses, etc.Facilitates orientation for new participants.Calculates and processes participants monthly grants and supportive services.Develops and updates individual participants Wellness Plan to assess and evaluate employability of participants, taking into consideration work history, skills, strengths, education and training, interests, and current barriers.Develops and updates individual participants Compliance Plan to avoid sanctions, supportive service denials, and case closure.Completes Fraud Report when fraud is suspected and submits report to Site Manager and Quality Assurance Officer.Case staffing for the following: Employment, Education, Wellness and Compliance Plans.Maintains required documentation of participants services and daily program activities by entering case management data into the software system and maintaining both electronic & hardcopy files.Cross trains with other Tribal TANF team positions.Communicates regularly with participants through in-person meetings, telephone, email and standard mail.Maintains ongoing case family assessments, employment plans, job and resource referrals, progress monitoring, supportive services requirements, problem solving, job or other work activity monitoring and support/encouragement.Assists participants in accessing resources.Participates in case consultat...