Early Head Start Family Advocate

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking an Early Head Start Family Advocate to provide essential home-based services to families with young children. The role involves supporting parents with health, nutrition, and education, enhancing their self-sufficiency. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in advocacy and outreach. Join a dedicated team focused on improving community health and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in human services field required.
• 90 Hour Child Care Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based services to parents and children.
• Maintain ongoing contact with families to support various components.

Skills

Communication

Outreach

Advocacy

Case Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Human Services

Certification in CPR and First Aid

Tools

MS Office Suite

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Job Description

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Position Summary

The Family Advocate / In-Home Interventionist is a staff member with the Family Support Center (FSC)/Early Head Start (EHS) program who will provide home-based services to parents and children (birth to 36 months old). He/she will maintain ongoing contact with families and support the family with all other components (health, nutrition, family services, mental health, special services, parent education, and resource/referral) that will build upon their strengths and enhance their self-sufficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Allied Human Services, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or Human Development with experience in home visiting, counseling, working with families with young children, and/or advocacy (preferred). Alternatively, within eighteen months of hire, candidate must obtain a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling, or a related field (minimum).
• 90 Hour Child Care Certification and 45 Hour Infant-Toddler certificates preferred but must be willing to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Have current medical evaluation, including a tuberculosis (TB) screen within six months before starting work.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in the human services field.
• Case management or related experience.
• Experience conducting outreach/recruitment and presentations.
• Experience working with low-income families, youth, survivors of domestic violence, populations impacted by substance abuse, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS, and other diverse communities.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and domestic violence, and their effects on families.
• Experience documenting client services in paper files and online databases.
• Knowledge of community resources for low-income families in Baltimore City.
• Computer literacy – experience with MS Office Suite.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid required within six (6) months of hire.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours (including weekends, evenings, holidays).
• Must have own transportation, a valid Maryland Driver’s License, current car insurance, and ability to travel extensively in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please contact [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Senioriy Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care