Family Services Advocate

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Waverly (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching after 1 year

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks a Family Services Advocate in Waverly, TN to support families in Head Start/Early Head Start toward self-sufficiency. The role involves assisting enrolled families, coordinating resources, and guiding parents in leadership activities within the program.

You will collaborate with the Head Start team to provide workshops, perform data collection, schedule activities, and maintain ongoing communication with families and community partners.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field; SSCBT or equivalent certification considered.
• Experience: Prior work with families in social services.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, referrals, resources, workshops, trainings, and follow-up for enrolled families.
• Facilitate guidance to the Parent Committee.
• Create leadership and volunteer opportunities for parents/community.
• Complete and monitor Family Partnership Agreements and identify family needs.
• Maintain a directory of community resources and know local services.
• Advocate for Head Start families as needed.
• Support families toward self-sufficiency.
• Communicate with center and community agencies.

Skills

Family support

Community outreach

Workshop facilitation

Public speaking

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

SSCBT certification or equivalent

Job description

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Family Services Advocate

full time Waverly, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1185

Salary Range: $20.95 To $22.05 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 will also be considered.
• Experience: Previous work with families in social services.