Family Advocate
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the lives of children and families? We seek a dedicated, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a diverse, community-centered environment. In this vital role, you'll have the opportunity to support families from all backgrounds, connect them to essential health and social services, and play a key part in promoting children's well-being and school readiness. If you're motivated by meaningful work, enjoy building strong relationships, and excel at managing responsibilities with care and efficiency, we invite you to apply and become a valued part of our team.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human or Family Services, or Psychology is required.
- Two years of related experience are required
- Must be able to write and verbally communicate in English
Nice To Haves
- Head Start experience
- Bilingual in languages spoken by families served by UCA
Responsibilities
- Participates in community outreach and assists with recruitment strategies, which may include events held on evenings and/or weekends.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- A flexible spending account (FSA)
- A healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match
- A 401(k) plan with a 5% match
- Voluntary Short and company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary Accident insurance
- Company-paid Life insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) between Christmas and New Year's
- Up to 192 hours of paid time off each year
- An hour of paid time every Friday for self-care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
