Preschool Family Advocate

Anderson County Preschool; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson County Preschool in Clinton, Tennessee is seeking a Family Advocate to coordinate services for families, schools, classroom staff, and the community. The role involves case-management style support and serving as a liaison among families, school staff, and family-related services.

You will encourage family involvement in children's learning, promote school readiness, and help families pursue healthy living and well-being.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or credential within 6 months.
• Strong communication and basic technology skills required.
• One year related experience preferred; valid driver's license.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services with families, schools, staff and community.
• Act as liaison between families, school staff and family services.
• Support families to promote learning, development and readiness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reasonable technology skills

One year of job related experience

Education

Associate degree in human services, social work or related field

Job description

Anderson County School District Anderson County Preschool - Clinton, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Objective:

The family advocate creates, provides, and coordinates services and activities with families, schools, classroom staff,and the community. They support families in a case management style and act as a liaison between families, school staff, the community, and other family-related services.

The family advocate encourages all family members to become advocates for their children and family. As families are their child's most important teachers, family advocates teach and guide families to promote their children's learning, development, and school readiness, while supporting decisions that foster strength, healthy living, and a family's overall well-being.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in human services, social work or related field, or ability toobtain a Family Services Credential within 6 months of employment. Strong communication skills. Reasonable technology skills. One year of job related experience, preferred. Valid driver's license required. Must be 21 years of age or older

Salary: Based on the Anderson County Schools educational assistant pay scale with applicable supplements.

Position Details

210 calendar,7.5 hours per day, M-F

Salary: Based on the Anderson County Schools educational assistant pay scale with applicable supplements.

For questions, please contact the Preschool HR Manager at 865-463-2834.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lindsay Kaylor Harber , Preschool HR Manager
• Anderson County Preschool
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]