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Family Resource Advocate (Effingham County)

Posted: 03/12/26

Job Description:

Full-time
Mon- Fri
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around program event needs, and families served
Salary Range: $21 – $24

Provides case management and family advocacy for Effingham County residents through the Effingham County Family Resource Center with focus on DCFS intact families, DCFS Alumni and families at risk of DCFS involvement, providing resource navigation and support, court navigation and support, and case management, planning and facilitating individual and group events to address service plan needs of each family.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in social services, family case management, child welfare, or a similar field.
• Experience working with at-risk populations and child welfare preferred.
• Must be able to work independently in a startup environment.
• Detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Oral and written fluency required.

Employee Benefit Information is available here: https://effcohealth.org/employee-benefits/

Application Instructions:

You can apply for this position on the Health Department’s website. Careers | Effingham Health Department (effcohealth.org)

Employee Benefit Information is available here: https://effcohealth.org/employee-benefits/

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