Children's Wisconsin
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Parent Advocate acts as a liaison between Children’s Wisconsin and birth parents to provide support and resources. They incorporate lived experience into child welfare practices to assist families and agency employees.
Candidates should have a high school education or equivalent and prior personal involvement with the child welfare system. Strong verbal communication, public speaking abilities, and organizational skills are required.
The Parent Advocate will act as an advocate for Children’s Wisconsin’s biological families; functioning as a go-between Children’s Wisconsin and birthparents. Serves as an objective and impartial agency representative to provide assistance and support for birth families and Children's Community Services employees by incorporating the lived experience into our child welfare practice and program as well as linking these individuals with needed resources. . Position Requirements: High School education or equivalent preferred. Prior involvement with the child welfare system. Willingness to share lived experiences with the child welfare system with other parents and social work staff as a learning tool. Demonstrates and embraces the spirit of collaboration Knowledge of the community. Ability to work with children, families and other professionals. Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines. Good organizational skills, and some computer skills. Strong verbal communication skills. Ability to present and speak publicly. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!
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