Family Advocate & Community Support Specialist

Enrichment Services Program, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (50,000)

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Dis

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Enrichment Services Program, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to support families in becoming self-sufficient within the Head Start framework.

You will advocate for families, coordinate referrals, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with teachers and service providers to ensure children receive essential screenings and services. Responsibilities include developing FPAs, assisting with enrollment, tracking attendance, and coordinating transportation to appointments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles of social work and case management for low-income families.
• Strong listening and interviewing skills with ability to gather information and make plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community organizations from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop Family Partnership Agreements (FPA) and refer families to agencies.
• Provide information on community services and follow-up to ensure service delivery.
• Collaborate with Head Start parents and service providers to ensure children receive screenings and follow-ups.
• Track health services for children and maintain confidential records.
• Coordinate transportation to appointments and services as needed.
• Assist with enrollment, waiting lists, and classroom assignments with Center Manager.
• Record attendance and counsel families as required.
• Maintain thorough social service records and communicate needs to Family Partnership Specialist.

Skills

Active listening

Interviewing

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Associate or bachelor degree in social work or related field

Job description

Enrichment Services Program, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to support families in becoming self-sufficient within the Head Start framework.

You will advocate for families, coordinate referrals, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with teachers and service providers to ensure children receive essential screenings and services. Responsibilities include developing FPAs, assisting with enrollment, tracking attendance, and coordinating transportation to appointments.