Job Description

Join our dedicated team as a Family Advocate, where you will play a crucial role in supporting families and children within our community. Our organization is committed to empowering families by providing essential services and fostering leadership. As a Family Advocate, you will be instrumental in building family partnerships, facilitating parent meetings, and collaborating with community partners to enhance family well-being and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll families and children into our programs.
• Establish and maintain strong family partnerships.
• Facilitate parent meetings and promote family leadership.
• Provide referrals and follow-ups to support family self-sufficiency and well-being.
• Collaborate with community partners to deliver support services.
• Conduct home visits with families and participate in occasional evening and weekend events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Family Development Credential (FDC) within one year of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Family Development Credential or degree in human services or related field.
• Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Preferred: Experience in the human services field.
• Able to lift a child weighing up to 40 pounds.

Special Working Conditions

• Exposure to inclement weather and noise.
• Use of electronic equipment such as computers, printers, and cleaning equipment.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality required.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background check, drug screening, physical examination, and TB test.

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift

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