Family Support Advocate (Social Worker) Head Start Program

Easter Seals North Georgia; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals North Georgia in Roswell, GA seeks a Family Support Advocate to help families identify and reach their goals using the Family Partnership Agreement and linked services.

Under the Center Manager, you will ensure access to needed services and support center operations while coordinating with local partners to deliver compassionate, client-centered support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the specified disciplines is required.
• Knowledge of case management principles is expected.
• Flexibility to travel between centers and visit homes.

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 run the center effectively.
• Communicate with families and partners with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain scheduling and time management to support service delivery.

Skills

Case management knowledge

Excellent communication

Time management

Travel to centers/home visits

Weekend/evening availability

Bilingual (preferred)

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 Details: Job Location: Roswell, GA 30076, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 possess knowledge 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 Drug Test.
• 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.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

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