Family Advocate II
Company: Turning Point Community Programs
Location: Grass Valley
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description GENERAL PURPOSE Under the
administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee,
this position represents the parent perspective at the management
level within the agency. The role includes providing support and
advocacy to families, ensuring the “family voice” at all levels of
programming, and providing direct supervision to staff members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) The
duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the
various types of work that could be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment
to this class. Assist in the creation of a forum for educational
groups/meetings. Facilitates parent advisory group. Develops a list
of community self-help resources; develops child and youth
self-help support groups. Involves children/youth in advisory group
activities. Develops a list of natural community supports. Teaches
Parenting Classes upon request. Provide transportation to parent
activities and help make arrangements for childcare for parents to
attend support groups, educational forums, conferences, workshops,
etc. Identify parents for training and workshops. Clarifies
grievance process. Develop non-traditional parenting classes (How
to parent a child/youth with psychiatric disabilities) Notify the
Family Coordinator of all groups and classes provided at our agency
promptly. Identify openings. Attends all Sacramento County Family
Advocacy meetings; Family Natural Team meetings; and Child and
Family Team meetings Demonstrates a commitment to wrap-around
approach when working with families; provides outreach to new
families Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
in-school assistance; in-home support; mentoring; skills
development; crisis intervention; troubleshooting/problem solving;
parental guidance; support and education when requested. Provides
prompt intervention in the event of a crisis, both to resolve the
crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and/or agencies
necessary for the resolution of the crisis. Acts as liaison with
and develops list of community self-help resources/supports such as
housing; childcare; transportation; education; recreation and
socialization; medication support. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Education, Training, and Experience: A
typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities
outlined above is through graduating with a High School diploma or
GED and less than 2 years of full-time equivalent in a mental
health-related field providing direct mental health services.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: California driver’s
license & current vehicle insurance/registration Reliable means of
transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more
than five years old, excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport,
inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles Schedule: Monday
through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Compensation: $23.00 - $24.00 an
hour. Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from
2-4 PM, located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho
Cordova, CA 95670
Keywords: Turning Point Community Programs, West Sacramento , Family Advocate II, Social Services , Grass Valley, California
