Family Advocate

ServingSchools; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 27,496 - 31,615; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

2 floating holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Midcoast Maine Community Action in Brunswick, ME seeks a Family Advocate to partner with Head Start and Early Head Start families to set goals, overcome barriers, and connect with resources that support long-term stability and success. This full-time role requires an associate degree in social services or related field, with bachelor’s degree preferred, and 3+ years of experience.

You will build relationships, conduct intakes, coordinate meetings, and maintain case files, traveling between

Qualifications

• Associate degree in social services or related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NHSA Family Services Certification preferred or ability to obtain as required.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting families, coordinating services, or working in a related human services role.
• Strong communication, organization, and case management skills.
• Knowledge of community resources, family systems, and child-related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with families and help them set personal, educational, and vocational goals.
• Conduct family intakes, assessments, and ongoing progress reviews.
• Connect families with community resources, health services, and other supports.
• Coordinate parent meetings, team meetings, and family engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate case files, documentation, and follow-up records.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to strengthen support for children and families.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Case management

Education

Associate degree in social services or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Join Midcoast Maine Community Action and help children and families thrive through Head Start and Early Head Start.

What You\'ll Do

As a Family Advocate, you will partner with families in Head Start and Early Head Start to set goals, overcome barriers, and connect with resources that support long-term stability and success. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, organized, and committed to helping children and families thrive.

Position Details

Full-time | Benefits eligible

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with families and help them set personal, educational, and vocational goals.
• Conduct family intakes, assessments, and ongoing progress reviews.
• Connect families with community resources, health services, and other supports.
• Coordinate parent meetings, team meetings, and family engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate case files, documentation, and follow-up records.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to strengthen support for children and families.

What We\'re Looking For

• Associate degree in social services or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Family Services Certification through NHSA preferred or ability to obtain as required.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting families, coordinating services, or working in a related human services role.
• Strong communication, organization, and case management skills.
• Knowledge of community resources, family systems, and child-related regulations.

Requirements

• Prior to starting employment, and periodically thereafter, must be able to pass fingerprinted criminal background, child protective services, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record checks, as required by state and federal childcare licensing regulations, indicating no disqualifying offenses that would prohibit work with children.
• Persons employed must provide a physician\'s health statement, immunization records, and current TB and TDAP test results.
• Must have a valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation to travel between agency locations or to client homes, or if transporting clients.

Benefits

MMCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability coverage; professional development support; paid time off; 13 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays; and a 403(b)-retirement plan with agency contribution after one year.

Midcoast Maine Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Please request any accommodation necessary to participate in the application process.

Compensation

$19.96–$22.95 per hour, based on your experience and educational background