Family Services Advocate - Baltimore City Head Start

The Y in Central Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland seeks a Family Services Advocate for its Baltimore City Head Start program. The role involves creating recruitment strategies to ensure full enrollment, supporting families, and fostering community partnerships. Ideal candidates have experience in human services and an educational background in social sciences.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Human Services or Social Work.
• Prior Head Start experience preferred.
• Interest in well-being and education of young children.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement Head Start recruitment plans.
• Establish and maintain a waiting list for program participants.
• Work with families, advocating for support services.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Advocacy

Education

Associate’s degree in social science, human services or related field

Bachelor’s degree in family studies, social work, human services or related field

Job description

Family Services Advocate - Baltimore City Head Start

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Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

How This Role Contributes To The Y’s Mission

As a Y Family Services Manager, you will create and implement a Head Start recruitment plan for program participants to ensure 100% enrollment as well as establish and maintain a waiting list. You will work within the community, with families and with parents/guardians, acting as an advocate for families, developing trusting relationships and ensuring that support services are available to meet family goals. You will work with families on an individualized basis to identify family goals, strengths, and necessary services and ensure parents have opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge that aid in child development.You will be responsible for community partnerships, service coordination as well as reporting. As a Y Family Services Manager, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the broader community we serve by working with our littlest participants and their families who are economically disadvantaged and help them prepare for success in school and life.

This Work Is Right For You If You Have

• An interest in the well-being and education of young children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
• At least 2 year of experience working with adults in the Human Services or Social Work field
• Prior Head Start experience (preferred)
• An associate’s degree in social science, human services or related field OR a bachelor’s degree in family studies, social work, human services or related field (preferred)
  
  

For a full listing of Head Start locations visit https://ymaryland.org/programs/headstart/headstartlocations

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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