Family Child Advocate (Pre-K Counts)

Child Advocates of Blair County•Altoona, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families right here in Altoona, PA? Join Child Advocates of Blair County as a Full-Time Family Child Advocate (Pre-K Counts) and dive into an energetic and supportive community. This onsite position allows you to engage directly with families, fostering growth and nurturing relationships that empower young children to thrive. Imagine being part of a diverse team that prioritizes safety and teamwork to improve family case management in Blair County. You will play a crucial role in human services, ensuring every family’s needs are met with care and understanding. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, $1,000 sign on incentive. What would you do as a Family Child Advocate (Pre-K Counts) As a Full-Time Family Child Advocate (Pre-K Counts) at Child Advocates of Blair County, you will embark on an exciting journey to assist a caseload of around 90 families in achieving their goals. Your role will involve helping families define and develop their objectives, obtaining essential resources, and providing advocacy when needed. You'll have the unique opportunity to impact the lives of children directly by supporting recruitment, enrollment, and classroom assistance across five vibrant classrooms throughout Blair County. Your dedication to family case management will ensure that every child receives the nurturing and guidance they deserve, fostering not only individual growth but also a stronger community. Are you a good fit for this Family Child Advocate (Pre-K Counts) job? To thrive as a Full-Time Family Child Advocate (Pre-K Counts) at Child Advocates of Blair County, you'll need a blend of skills and experience to effectively support families in achieving their aspirations. An Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services is essential, along with a preferred two years of experience in family case management. Strong interpersonal skills are vital, as you’ll be working closely with diverse families, helping them navigate their goals and providing the necessary advocacy. Familiarity with relevant software and tools will enhance your ability to manage case files and track progress efficiently. You should possess exceptional organizational skills to juggle a caseload of approximately 90 families while ensuring that attention to detail is never compromised. Passion for nurturing children and a commitment to teamwork will be the key components to your success in this fulfilling role! Knowledge and skills required for the position are: Associate or Bachelor Degree in Human Services as well as 2 years working in family case management preferred.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services is essential
Strong interpersonal skills
Familiarity with relevant software and tools
Exceptional organizational skills
Passion for nurturing children
Commitment to teamwork

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in family case management

Responsibilities

Assist a caseload of around 90 families in achieving their goals.
Helping families define and develop their objectives
Obtaining essential resources
Providing advocacy when needed
Supporting recruitment, enrollment, and classroom assistance across five vibrant classrooms throughout Blair County.