Bridging The Gaps of Arkansas is hiring a Family Advocate I for the 100 Families Initiative in Miller and Sevier Counties. You will help individuals and families identify goals, connect with coordinated community resources, and move toward stability. This is a hands-on community role for a dependable, compassionate professional who combines relationship-building with strong documentation and follow-through. What you will do Conduct strengths-based assessments to identify needs, barriers, goals, and appropriate resources. Help each client develop a practical, client-led plan and guide the resource-connection process. Build trusting, professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality. Coordinate referrals to community providers, treatment options, public benefits, housing, transportation, employment, and other supports as appropriate. Follow up with clients and providers to determine whether services were accessed and whether the referral helped achieve the intended outcome. Serve as a bridge between clients and providers and encourage active client participation in care and service plans. Maintain complete, timely, and accurate case notes and required data in the designated case management platform. Track progress and contribute to monthly reports and grant performance measures. Support clients, when appropriate, in court, child welfare, reentry, shelter, or other service settings. Work collaboratively with County Coordinators, other Family Advocates, Alliance partners, and community providers. Participate in required BTGA and Restore Hope meetings, training, supervision, and continuous quality-improvement activities. Represent BTGA and the 100 Families Initiative professionally and perform other related duties as assigned. Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related human-services field plus one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and two to three years of relevant experience. Experience supporting vulnerable individuals or families. Strong communication, organization, documentation, and technology skills. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally. Ability to complete required job-related screenings. Preferred qualifications Knowledge of Miller or Sevier County resources. Experience with justice, child welfare, recovery, behavioral health, housing, or family-support systems. Case management, peer support, or community health worker experience. Work requirements Regular community travel and in-person meetings. Comfort working in courts, shelters, community supervision or correctional settings, child-welfare offices, and partner locations as assigned. Occasional evening or weekend activities may be required.

Pay:

$43,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person