"A family advocate assists families by promoting and protecting the best interests of minor/dependent children in a parental rights and responsibilities dispute. They evaluates the family’s circumstances and then makes a recommendation to the court with regards to care, contact, and guardianship. Responsibilities: • Mediate disputes by parents over the responsibilities and rights of the child. • Place or register parenting plans. • Provide legal information regarding the responsibilities and rights of the parents. • Provide the courts with reports in litigation matters. • Provide recommendations to the court on how parents can care for the child under the circumstances. Requirements: • Bachelors degree in social services, social work, sociology, or related field (essential). • 2 years of experience in social work or a similar environment (essential). • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Superb dispute and conflict resolution skills. • Solid organizational and IT skills. • Experience working with culturally diverse families, communities, and staff. • Ability to understand, formulate, and implement a viable plan of action for each family.

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