Family Support Advocate

Easter Seals North Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals North Georgia seeks a Family Support Advocate at Premier Academy in Atlanta, GA. You will assist families to identify and attain goals through the Family Partnership Agreement and help families access needed services while supporting center operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field, strong communication, and the ability to travel between centers for home visits, including some weekend/evening work.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Psychology or Sociology).
• Ability to manage cases and coordinate services for families.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement.
• Ensure families have access to needed services and support center operations.
• Collaborate with the Center Manager to achieve effective center operation.

Skills

Case management

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Travel to centers/home visits

Weekend/evening availability

Knowledge of community services

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Bachelor's Degree in Family Services

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Premier Academy - Atlanta, GA 30354

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

The Family Support Advocate assists families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement or assists families with other expressed needs.

Under the direction of the Center Manager, assists families to identify and attain goals via the Family Partnership Agreement. In addition to ensuring that families have access to needed services, the Family Support Advocate and Center Manager will work cooperatively to ensure the effective operation of the center.

• Must possess knowledge of principles of case management
• Must possess excellent communications skills
• Must possess the ability to operate a business computer
• Must possess the ability to travel among center locations and make home visits.
• Must possess the ability to work some weekends and evenings
• Must possessknowledge of community services and human service agencies
• Must possess the ability to manage time effectively

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Family Support Advocate

• Bilingual Preferred but not required.
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the DrugTest.
• Must pass the Background Check.
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines is required: Social Work, Human Services, Family Services, Psychology or Sociology.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

PHYSICALJOBREQUIREMENTS

On occasion, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.