Client Advocate at Tucson

Job Description

Client Advocate

Arizona State University

College of Public Programs

Job Id# 31359

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The School of Social Work is seeing a Client Advocate in our Tucson Child Welfare Training Unit to provide case aide and office support services at the Tucson field unit.  Duties include working with child protective social work staff and students to develop and implement case aide services; develop familiarity with community resources and make appropriate referrals; secure client appointments for services; provide and arrange transportation; make visits to parents, foster homes, and community agencies; provide supervision of visits between children and parents; handle document production including confidential reports; maintain both computerized and paper office records; provide general office support services.

 

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

 

Rate of Pay: 

Depends on experience

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science or related field AND one year experience working with children and their families; OR, Five years social work or related experience; OR,

Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. 

 

Desired Qualifications: 

Evidence of BSW degree. Demonstrated knowledge of current Arizona Department of Economic Security policies and procedures as applicable and pertaining to case aide assignments. Experience in: Microsoft Applications (i.e., Word, Excel); DES CHILDS program.  Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of child development and parenting skills. Valid Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card. 

 

Department Statement/Gen Info: 

This position is located in Tucson.

 

Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding of the grant by the Department of Economic Security.

 

Must possess a valid Arizona Drivers License upon employment and a Department of Motor Vehicle check will also be conducted. Post - Offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire. 

 

Background Check Statement: 

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent up successful passing of all background, including fingerprint check. A Department of Motor Vehicle check will also be conducted. 

 

Standard Statement: 

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nations fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

 

ASU is going tobacco-free.  For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

 

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

 

Close Date: 

Initial close date is July 19, 2013. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed every week thereafter until search is closed. 

 

Instructions to Apply: 

Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.

 

REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

 

Complete the required information and attach a single Word or PDF document, which includes:

  1. Cover letter

  2. Resume

   3. Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)

 

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. 

 

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

 

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 855-278-5081.

 

All successful candidates must be able to provide proof they are eligible to work in the United States.

 

ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.

 

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ click "Staff" see job id# 31359 or go directly to: https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest&jobid=31359&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

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Country: USA, State: Arizona, City: Tucson, Company: Arizona State University - Tucson, AZ.