Family Services Advocate

ADP, Inc.; Big Rock (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available

5% Employer Contribution to 401(k)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Meaningful Work Serving Children and /

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Family Services Advocate to assist Head Start families toward self-sufficiency in Big Rock, TN. The role involves referrals, resources, workshops, and follow-up with enrolled families, plus leadership support for parents and committee activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining resource directories, advocating for families, coordinating Family Partnership Agreements, and ensuring strong communication with the center and community agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; SSCBT or equivalent cert with 4+ years in social services considered.
• Experience working with families in social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, referrals, resources, workshops, trainings, and follow-up for enrolled families.
• Facilitate guidance to the Parent Committee and provide leadership opportunities for parents.
• Complete and monitor Family Partnership Agreements and identify family needs.
• Maintain a directory of community resources and know local social service agencies.
• Advocate for Head Start families when necessary and assist in achieving self-sufficiency.
• Ensure communication between the center and community agencies; collect and report data as requested.
• Schedule appointments, accompany children and parents, and inform parents via letters and home visits.
• Recruit children for Head Start programs and participate in meetings and training sessions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Family Relations, or a related field

Job description

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Family Services Advocate

full time Big Rock, TN, US

Salary Range: $20.05 To $20.95 Hourly

Mission Statement:

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.

Summary: The Family Services Advocate assists the families of children in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency.

Exceptional Benefits Package

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
• 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

Specific Duties

• Provide assistance, referrals, resources, workshops, trainings, and follow-up for enrolled families.
• Facilitate and provide assistance and guidance to the Parent Committee.
• Provide leadership and volunteer opportunities for parents and the community.
• Complete, monitor, and follow up on Family Partnership Agreements, identifying family needs.
• Maintain a current directory of community resources; be knowledgeable of local social service agencies and their services.
• Serve as an advocate for Head Start families when necessary.
• Assist families in meeting the overall goal of self-sufficiency.
• Ensure effective communication and cooperation between the center and community agencies.
• Collect data and prepare reports for various Head Start and Early Head Start staff as requested.
• Review and monitor data for completeness and accuracy.
• Update social service data as requested.
• Schedule appointments and accompany children and parents as required.
• Keep parents informed through letters, newsletters, home visits, and telephone calls.
• Eat meals with the children when requested.
• Assist in all cleaning duties in the center as requested or required.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, committees, workshops, and training sessions at local, state, regional, and national levels.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the agency.
• Work in the Head Start or Early Head Start classroom as requested by the Supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable regulations, including Head Start Performance Standards, Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency policies, DHS Licensing Standards, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Family Relations, or a related field. Individuals with an SSCBT or equivalent certification and at least four years of experience in social services or early childhood education will also be considered.
• Experience: Previous work with families in social services.