Family Advocate Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Family Advocate:

  • Bachelors degree in Social Services, Social Work, Sociology or related field (essential).
  • x years of experience in social work or a similar environment (essential).
  • Experience working with culturally diverse families, communities and staff.
  • Ability to understand, formulate and implement a viable plan of action for each family.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Superb dispute and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid organizational and IT skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Family Advocate skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Family Advocate roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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