Family Service Advocate

Community Action Agencies; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Agency South Central Michigan seeks a dedicated Human Services professional to work in classroom and school environments, supporting families and children. The role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and strong communication with staff and administration.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma, 1–3 years in Human Services, and obtaining a Family Service Credential within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; Family Service Credential within 6 months.
• Experience: 1–3 years in Human Services.
• Professional competence: leadership, reliability, communication, sound judgment, relationship building, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for assigned families in agency vehicles as needed.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support program goals.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability

Communication skills

Judgment

Relationship building

Computer skills

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma

Family Service Credential within 6 months

Associate Degree in Human Services / Social Work (preferred)

Job description

Community Action Agency South Central Michiganis an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO - Know Your Rights poster.

• Work is performed in a classroom setting and school environment where the noise level is moderate. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk, bend, stoop and kneel, see andhear, use hands and arms to lift up to 60 lbs. and walk around the classroom, outdoor play areaand school facilities.

Qualifications & Education:

Minimum Qualifications/Education :

Education: Minimum of a High School Diplomais required and a Family Service Credential must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire. An Associate Degree in Human Services, Family Life Education, Social Work or a related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of between one and three years of progressive responsibility or expansive experience in the field of Human Services is required.

Professional Competence and Job Knowledge :

• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy and have good attendance.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have sound independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must have the ability to create and maintain satisfactory working relationships with staff, families and administration.
• Must have intermediate computer skills.
• Provide transportation for assigned families in agency vehicles as needed.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing:

• Criminal background check in accordance with federal, state, and agency requirements, including fingerprinting.
• Physical examination and medical clearance as required by program regulations.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance