WE'RE A GOOD FAMILY TO KNOW:

Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH) is a community-based healthcare organization that offers a full array of integrated services, serving more than 100,000 individuals each year in nearly 100 locations throughout Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.

Our greatest reward has been the opportunity to serve families and communities in need for the past 40 years. At PFH, our future is brighter than ever! With changes in leadership, focused priorities and strong core values, PFH remains a “Good Family to Know!”

YOUR ROLE AT PFH:

As a Family Advocate, you are responsible for responsible for providing direct outreach, child and family team coordination, home, school and community visitation, development of individualized Treatment Plans, coordination and delivery of individualized services across all settings, documentation of team related activities and services, and advocacy services to high-risk families. You will:

• Represent PFH and clients served in a positive manner to clients, staff, community agencies, and community members.
• Advocate for clients.
• Manage assigned caseload of clients and their families, depending on severity level.
• Participate in wraparound process, facilitate Child and Family Team meetings and services, create and monitor individualized Treatment Plan, ongoing delivery and implementation of services as indicated in each treatment plan.
• Become completely familiar with each client's current Treatment Plan, initiate teaching, treatment and supporting interventions to assist clients in obtaining their goals. Monitor and document progress.
• Develop a positive, non-judgmental relationship with each child and family member, modeling appropriate behavior while acting as a role model for them.
• Administer assessment instruments as assigned.
• Teach daily living skills as needed related to budgeting, home cleanliness and organization, diet and menu planning, shopping, healthy and nutritional eating habits through teaching, modeling and monitoring.
• Planning and implementation of recreational, educational, and vocational act.
• Plus much more!

WE THINK YOU'D BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of psychology, social work, sociology, education, nursing or other human service related field. An individual with a bachelor's degree in a human services field, which includes social work, psychology, nursing, education, criminal justice, recreational therapy, human development and family studies, counseling, child development, gerontology, sociology, human services, behavioral science and rehabilitation counseling;
• Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered with a combination of PFH approved education and experience.
• Must have and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid and Blood borne Pathogens.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and current insurance.
• Acquire and maintain Substance Abuse Credentials at the highest level allowed by the Missouri Credentialing Board.

YOU'LL LOVE BEING A PART OF OUR FAMILY BECAUSE:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  

Our eligible associates enjoy some of the following PFH Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plan options
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match!
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• License/Certification Reimbursement

OUR HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM WANTS TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT'S REQUIRED:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  

Employment is conditional upon the receipt of appropriate background checks. Upon offer of employment, you must grant permission for Preferred Family Healthcare to verify accuracy, legitimacy, and results in regards to the following conditions of employment:

• Background check that includes criminal history and abuse/ neglect.
• Motor vehicle driving record check.
• Education and license/certification verification (if applicable).
• Employment and/or personal reference checks.