Family Advocate

Family Development Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Family Advocate to partner with families to support children's healthy development, school readiness, and family well-being.

This role builds strong relationships with families, connects them to community resources, promotes parent engagement, and helps families achieve self-identified goals. The position is full-time and involves local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or related field.
• Master's degree and/or social work experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse, low-income families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive partnerships with families.
• Support children's school readiness through parent engagement, home visits, and family activities.
• Assist families in accessing education, employment, housing, health, and community resources.
• Provide case management and support for families with specialized needs.
• Conduct recruitment, enrollment, attendance follow-up, and retention activities.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with education, health, disabilities, and community partners to ensure comprehensive services.
• Support family leadership opportunities and family engagement events.

Skills

Communications

Organization skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or related field

Master's degree and/or social work experience preferred

Experience with diverse, low-income families preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cafe HS - Indianapolis, IN 46226, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $46,000.00 Salary, The Family Advocate partners with families to support children's healthy development, school readiness, and family well-being. This role builds strong relationships with families, connects them to community resources, promotes parent engagement, and helps families achieve self-identified goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive partnerships with families.
• Support children's school readiness through parent engagement, home visits, and family activities.
• Assist families in accessing education, employment, housing, health, and community resources.
• Provide case management and support for families with specialized needs.
• Conduct recruitment, enrollment, attendance follow-up, and retention activities.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with education, health, disabilities, and community partners to ensure comprehensive services.
• Support family leadership opportunities and family engagement events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field required.
• Master's degree and/or social work experience preferred.
• Experience working with diverse, low-income families preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally.
• Ability to pass required background screening and physical examination.